Works by Melody Charles

I read about 15 different pieces by Melody Charles. The one that really caught my eye was "Heroic Tulsa."

She talks about the only the city I truly know. She speaks in a sort of stream-of-consciousness.

She talks about how she doesn't want to run down eleventh street, and then realizes it's part of Route 66.

I identify so closely with this poem. I love it because it seems like some people try so hard to make their work relatable, when often times there are a lot of people that can identify with your specific situations.

When that happens, I feel like the poetry is a lot more personal.