What Is This?

What is This? A Conversation Between 10 Poets is a collection, a collaboration, and an anthology. It began with the first poem, written by Gaea Bailey. When she presented the poem for critique, her fellow poets immediately began a discussion that answered the question posed...what is this? Nine poets from different parts of the United States wrote 17 poems in response and this book was born. The works included here center around varied themes and viewpoints. We hope our readers come to the realization there is no one right way to read and understand a poem. Even with clear, straightforward styles, skilled poets leave a little space for the imagination and worldview of their audience to interpret their words.