A defining characteristic of poetry is its ability to express what might seem to defy words. Hence its indispensability in the medical realm, where clinicians and patients alike so often encounter such ineffable moments as the birth of a child, the end of life, or, as in “Radiance,” the uncertainties of a cancer diagnosis. The poem brilliantly intermingles the wonder of medical technologies that allow us to see inside our bodies with the faith that for many illuminates our inner selves. Juxtaposition works here in several additional ways... Читать дальше...