Wolf Woman and Other Poems by Jo-Ann Vega

Celebrating a lifetime of creation and perpetual growth, Wolf Woman and Other Poems by Jo-Ann Vega is a poetic memoir that hums with ongoing curiosity. From examinations of the writing life and youthful betrayal to sage wisdom about connection and reflections on vulnerability, Vega’s free-verse style allows her to narrate her thoughts clearly, without forcing them into a meter or rhyme, so there is more room for vivid imagery and language. The third section, “Cronehood,” is the most confident and clear, evidence of the poet’s experience-filled life, but there are powerful and deeply personal pieces throughout this well-curated collection.