Poem of the Day: ‘The Prairie Town’

Anyone who has lived in the small towns of the Midwest will resonate with her sharp observation of these places. Yet her conclusion is not rejection.

Detail of 'Spring in Town,' by Grant Wood, 1941. — Detail of 'Spring in Town,' by Grant Wood, 1941. Via Wikimedia Commons

EDITED BY JOSEPH BOTTUM

Aug 30, 2022, 06:06 AM ET