Moving into the Space Cleared by our Mothers

by Mary Dorcey

These poems are the work of a canny and dextrous stylist. Nearly every poem records an important human fact that has hitherto gone unspoken; nearly every poem both marks a past silence and opens a new possibility. This is a truly profound book, a remarkable and valuable achievement"" - Victor Luftig, Brandeis University. Mary Dorcey's work is taught in Irish Studies and Women's Studies Courses at universities in Ireland, Britain, Canada, and the US. Her poetry has been performed on stage, radio, and television.

Genres: Poetry

104 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

Reviews

[Ayantika · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved some of the poems so deeply: First Love, Hands, Trying on for Size. ❤

[Iria · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I prefer Dorcey's prose, I like to turn to her poems every now and then. I did enjoy this brief collection of poems (which reminded me of those I read in her "The River that Carries Me") and I always appreciate and thank the original Irish lesbians for their service!

[Poli Olavarria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved some poems. But also forgot about them very fast.
I think I enjoyed more the feelings and thoughts rather than the prose.
We do need more LGBTQ+ poetry though, I personally need more poems from women to women.