THE COLONEL BY CAROLYN FORCHÉ

The Colonel by Carolyn Forché

The Colonel by Carolyn Forché

Forché invented the term "documentary poem" "Colonel." Another form of works, in part because she used it sparingly as a touchstone, in the traditional poetic form, in part because it may appear "awkward" leads to the conviction of her readers.

In the news way it started, "Colonel" needs a little poetic license, inviting readers to believe that it is not ironic truth. It's simple, declarative sentences are not as verse. Even visually, the right edge of its reasonable, one similar to a newspaper report more than poetry. In ...