sharon olds

Sharon Olds by far has been the best I have read.  She’s not so literal, but you understand the point of the poem. She’s a poet who focuses on family life, sex life, government, and imagery. Olds is detailed and gives exquisite imagery to not only read the poem but also picture it and relate to it.  “My son the Man” is a prime example of Sharon Olds imagery, and understanding of the body, emotional and physical impact of your son becoming a man. Sharon Olds is considered one of contemporary poetry’s leading voices. Olds is known for writing intensely personal, emotionally scathing poetry which graphically depicts family life as well as global political events.  Sharon Olds not only focuses her poems on topics mentioned, but also focuses it on the body and the imagery of the body in every situation.