Poignant, raw, and fresh, Smith’s new collection of poems explores motherhood, grief, divorce, and the many complexities of weathering a pandemic. Her clear voice and effortless creation of images makes this collection a delight to read.
Goldenrod by Maggie Smith, (List Price: $20, Atria/One Signal Publishers, 9781982185060, July 2021)
Reviewed by Hannah Kerbs, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee