Candidate: Beth M. Martinelli

Degree of: Doctor of Philosophy

Department: English

Title: Water Bearing Bodies: A Poetry Collection

Committee:
Dr. Herb Scott, Chair
Dr. Nancy Eimers
Dr. William Olsen
Dr. Judith Stone
Dr. Scott Dykstra

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
3011 Brown Hall

Abstract:
This dissertation is a collection of poetry. For the most part, the poems fall within the lyric tradition. Perhaps I am drawn to lyric poetry because it originates in song and celebration. Perhaps the elusive and open-ended nature of the lyric appeals to me. Lyric poetry demands just the right mix of wind and sun. It allows for anger, the high-minded sea, a field of white flowers alone in the forest. Music and meaning cycle back and surge forward; the poem opens its bay windows, it drinks.

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