Aliens Quote by Matthea Harvey
“Some of my favorite poems are "confessional" poems written in the voices of aliens ("Southbound on the Freeway" by May Swenson" and "Report from the Surface" by Anthony McCann), sheep ("Snow Line" by John Berryman) or a yak ("The Only Yak in Batesville, Virginia" by Oni Buchanan).”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Poetry Review, 2020
She enjoys confessional poems voiced by nonhuman entities, exploring identity through unexpected perspectives.
In simple terms: Nonhuman voices reveal human feelings.
Key Takeaway
Explore diverse narrative voices.
Themes
poetry
confessional
identity
Mood
curious
introspective
Type
experimental
educational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- literary analysis
- teaching poetry
Key Concepts
alien perspective
animal metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What does an alien voice reveal about self?
- How do animal metaphors deepen emotion?
A Different Perspective
Nonhuman narrators may alienate some readers.
