During a poetry workshop I attended, we were asked to define ecopoetry. Many participants gave the standard definitions, mentioning themes like the environment, ecology, and nature. However, ecopoetry goes beyond these definitions to explore the interconnectedness between humans and the environment, as well as protest against environmental injustices.
After experiencing Hurricane María in Puerto Rico in 2017, I turned to ecopoetry to process my emotions and experiences. This led to the creation of my poetry collection, « Inheritance of Drowning, » which addresses environmental racism and protest. This type of ecopoetry gives a voice to marginalized communities and emphasizes our connections to history, nature, and inequalities.
Other books, such as « Black Nature: Four Centuries of African American Nature Poetry » edited by Camille T. Dungy, expand the meaning of ecopoetry by including diverse perspectives on nature, politics, and everyday life. Similarly, « Big Energy Poets: Ecopoetry Thinks Climate Change » challenges hierarchical structures and encourages readers to find solutions for environmental issues.
Craig Santos Perez’s collection, « from unincorporated territory [åmot], » explores the impact of colonialism on Guam and the potential for healing through nature. « M Archive: After the End of the World » by Alexis Pauline Gumbs offers a fresh perspective on environmentalism through Black feminist theory.
Juliana Spahr’s « That Winter the Wolf Came » addresses the urgent need for environmental action and social transformation. Lastly, Melissa Tuckey’s « Ghost Fishing: An Eco-Justice Poetry Anthology » delves into ecojustice and features diverse voices advocating for a more just world.
Overall, these books highlight the importance of ecopoetry in addressing environmental issues, advocating for social change, and encouraging readers to reflect on their relationship with the Earth.
Poésie et résilience culturelle dans un monde déséquilibré
Dans un monde déséquilibré, la poésie est un acte de résilience culturelle. Chaque poème invite les lecteurs à réfléchir sur les liens entre la justice sociale et l’environnement, les conduisant à conclure que l’écopoésie est « une poésie née d’un attachement culturel profond à la terre et d’une poésie née de la crise. »
Plongez dans l’héritage poétique de Dorsía Silva Smith
Découvrez le recueil « Inheritance of Drowning » de Dorsía Silva Smith, disponible via CavanKerry Press. Plongez dans un monde où la poésie devient un moyen de connexion avec la terre et de confrontation avec les crises actuelles. Une lecture qui vous transportera au cœur de la résilience culturelle à travers les mots envoûtants de l’auteur.
