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“The poems in Helena Mesa’s virtuosic first book, Horse Dance Underwater, run with such speed, verve, and alacrity they leave you breathless, exhilarated, and transformed as if the purest kind of song had lifted you into the air. By this quickness of language finding lyric speech, Mesa’s poems…” quote by Michael Collier
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“The poems in Helena Mesa’s virtuosic first book, Horse Dance Underwater, run with such speed, verve, and alacrity they leave you breathless, exhilarated, and transformed as if the purest kind of song had lifted you into the air. By this quickness of language finding lyric speech, Mesa’s poems remind us of art’s joyous and ecstatic effects.”

Michael Collier

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Source Book: Horse Dance Underwater by Helena Mesa, 2023

Mesa’s poems capture rapid, joyous language that lifts readers, showcasing art’s transformative, ecstatic power.

In simple terms: Fast, joyful poems lift and transform.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate lyrical, energetic poetry.

Themes

art joy transformation

Mood

exhilarated contemplative

Type

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When to use this quote

  • reading groups
  • creative writing workshops
  • literary analysis

Key Concepts

poetry ly expression emotional impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does speed affect your emotional response?
  • What makes a poem feel transformative?
A Different Perspective

Rapid style may overwhelm slower readers.

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