Sandra Simonds delves into the intricacies of femininity and embodiment in her poetry. Her work is often characterized by its raw honesty and intellectual depth. Simonds explores themes of motherhood, sexuality, and societal expectations with a unique blend of vulnerability and power. Her poetic style is incisive and unflinching, offering readers a provocative and deeply resonant experience.
Sandra Simonds charts the formations and deformations of the social and political through the observations of the poem's speakers, interspersed with the language of social media, news reports, political speech, and the dialogue of friends, children, strangers, and politicians.