How do two or more of the poets from this unit combine self-expression with creative control in order to give voice to both personal and cultural experiences?

Voice and Culture

Write a reflection essay based on the following prompt: In his TED Talk, Lemon Andersen admits, “thought poetry was just self-expression. didn’t know you actually have to have creative control.” How do two or more of the poets from this unit combine “self-expression” with “creative control” in order to give voice to both personal and cultural experiences?

250+ words (not including direct quotations)