Through the Blinds

Through the Blinds is a poetic diary detailing the author's journey after graduating college in Dallas, TX then moving back East, to Burlington, VT. The author describes her stress from demanding entry-level jobs as well as her search towards a more permanent occupation. She also expresses her frustrations with difficult economic times. Additionally, Clark provides the reader glimpses into the emotional cycle of the writing process while exposing both hardship, and pride. Furthermore, she documents the cycle of a first love and long distance relationship. Through this, Clark exposes her vulnerabilities, as well as raw emotion. Clark adequately illustrates what it's like to be 23. Through the Blinds is the fourth chapter of poetry after the authors three previous books, Looking at the Moon, Flying Fall, and Beautifully-Mixed Up World. Welcome to the next chapter...