Penitential Cries

Susan Howe

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Penitential Cries

Susan Howe
PoetryFirst published 2025

A collection comprising four parts beginning with a long prose poem, followed by word-collage groups. Susan Howe reflects on aging and mortality, referencing Thomas Wyatt's poetry, exploring pilgrimage, trespass, and the relationship between texts and language.

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Penitential Cries

Susan Howe

NEW DIRECTIONS

Penitential Cries

Susan Howe

NEW DIRECTIONS