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Staying Alive Real Poems for Unreal Times
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u/fuzzyjumper · 2 pointsr/booksuggestions

I would suggest one of Neil Astley's anthologies. Staying Alive: Real Poems for Unreal Times was the first, and he's since also put out 'Being Alive' and 'Being Human'. It's all contemporary, thoughtful poetry, some of it similar to the one you posted above, but there's lots of variety.

If you don't mind a mixture of poetry from different styles and eras, I really love Poem for the Day (Poem A Day in the US, apparently).

Also, if you wanted to look into individual poets, I think you might like Richard Siken, Warsan Shire, or Andrea Gibson. I'm happy to dig out some examples of their work online for you, if it would help!

u/Katerprise · 1 pointr/booksuggestions

I love the 'Staying Alive' anthology http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1852245883/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
It has a lot of contributors and is in sections of different aspects of life. Has a little bit of every style from lots of different time periods. Great way to stumble upon a poet you haven't read before and then go in search of their other stuff! I was worries when I got this as a gift that it would be all very wishy washy 'carry on through difficult times' but it is honestly a great collection :)

u/IgnatiusRileysValve · 1 pointr/books

Staying alive: real poems for unreal times is a good anthology of modern poems, edited by Neil Astley. it covers all areas of human experience edited into thematic chapters allowing for comparison of perspectives in subjects the that you wish to explore.
cant recommend it highly enough.
edit; Amazon link