If You Have To Go - Poems

Sep 28, 2026

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If You Have To Go is a collection of poetry by Katie Ford, published in 2018 by Graywolf Press. This volume serves as a significant contribution to contemporary American literature, exploring themes of silence, theology, and human experience through lyrical verse. The collection includes notable sections such as In The Hearth, The Addresses, and The Ready Heart. Ford's work is characterized by its contemplative depth and engagement with spiritual and existential inquiries, reflecting a profound sense of introspection. The publication acknowledges the support of various arts foundations, highlighting its standing within the literary community. It represents a mature stage in Ford's career, following previous works like Colosseum and Blood Lyric. The poems invite readers into a space of quiet reflection, examining the intersections of belief, personal history, and the natural world, while maintaining a consistent aesthetic of emotional resonance and formal precision throughout the book.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLiterature

FormatPDF

Pages84

Reading Time2 h 9 min

AccessFree to download

In The Hearth

The Addresses

Psalm 40

The Ready Heart

Iridescent Lake

Triolet With Two At The Hill

You Occurred To Me

All I Ever Wanted

FAQs

Who is the author of the poetry collection If You Have To Go?

The collection is written by Katie Ford.

Who was the book dedicated to?

The book is dedicated to the theologian Gordon D. Kaufman.

When was this collection of poems published?

The book was published by Graywolf Press in 2018.

Sep 28, 2026

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