Kimiko Hahn. A Brooklyn Poet!

Kimiko Hahn's collection The Artist's Daughter is readable, easy to relate to, and punctuated by images that cause slight discomfort.

You can read about Kimiko Hahn in the brief bio here.  

I chose a piece of a poem called "In Childhood" from 
The Artist's Daughter.  It makes allusions to several fairy tales,
which is one of my favorite tactics. I also like this excerpt because
it reminds me of another poem about childhood,
"His Speed and Strength" by fellow Brooklynite, Alicia Ostriker. 

from "In Childhood"  

Where do the gone things go 
when the child is old enough 
to walk herself to school, 
her playmates already
pumping so high the swing hiccups?    

The Artist's Daughter is published by W.W. Norton, and is available
on Amazon, but visiting your library or local bookstore is so much nicer.