Original poem reprinted online here: "My Apocalypse" by Rae Armantrout Originally read: February 28, 2013 More information about the Poet: Rae Armantrout "My" such a personal word, next to "Apocalypse" which is a bit epic. However, look at the weight of the words. "Apocalypse," at least to me, is interesting as a concept, but that's just it -- a concept; meanwhile, the "my" brings in a personal interpretation of the term "Apocalypse." So there's an expectation set -- well a weird one actually. Satire, "My Apocalypse is my ipod doesn't work," deeply personal and sincere, "My Apocalypse is <insert excruciatingly painful childhood/teenage/adult/old person experience here (yes, an apocalypse over a lifetime)>"; however, this poem explores the idea of apocalypse on a personal level. Starting off with the first stanza where a woman from the outside asks about the speaker's own Apocalyps...
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