Torch Poems
Torch Poems by Kim Jacobs-Beck is a poetry chapbook published by Indiana University Press on September 23, 2019. This edition features 46 pages of poetry that draws inspiration from the tradition of the “torch song,” delving into the complexities of love, including its joys and the emotional challenges that accompany vulnerability. The poems reflect on love’s connections to family, urban life, and the natural landscapes of the Midwest.
Readers will find a collection that captures the sensual delights of love while acknowledging the inherent risks involved in opening oneself to its promises. The poet’s humane voice navigates the intricate relationships with both people and places, offering insights into the emotional landscape of love. This work contributes to the broader themes of American poetry and highlights the unique perspectives of women authors in the genre.
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This poetry chapbook takes its inspiration from the tradition of the “torch song.” The poems explore the sensual delights of love, its jazz and rhythm, but also the suffering that can come when we open ourselves to love’s promise. Love in these poems extends to the family, the city, and the natural environment of the Midwest. Because the poet bravely accepts emotional risks, her humane voice can guide us through our hopeful and hazardous dealings with the people and places we call our own.
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