In Tell Me Another Story, Marucci examines those closest to her-her grandfather, nephew, and husband-as well as those she hardly knows-the women sitting at the next table in the diner; the roofer she meets on the train. Part 1: Me, is comprised of Emmy's own story-raw and personal -while Part 2: You tells the stories of others. With genuine curiosity and tenderness, Marucci asks of herself, her loved ones, and perfect strangers the child's perennial question: "Will you tell me a story?"
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[you roll into the hospital room / I notice / you look more wrinkled than / last weekend GO ON AND GRIEVE]***
(Andrews McMeel Publishing, 8 October 2019, 240 pages, ebook, ARC from @AndrewsMcMeel via # NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed)
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I need to read more of this poet because I loved every word of every poem in this collection. I cannot think of a single fault or anything that doesn't work. The poems explore somewhat sad subjects that most people will have experienced at some point. I loved the poems about the poet's grandfather, celebrating his life and mourning his death the most. They were astonishing. The poems are raw, beautiful and intense at times. I also loved the beautiful photographs scattered throughout the collection.
