Judy Chicago Dinner Party, 2014

I first read the work of Margaret Atwood in the 1970s and was impressed by the way in which she was able to evoke deep thoughts and feelings in me. I particularly have found her poetry to be the best I have ever read. Her use of words and language is the most engaging I have ever read. l had the honor of hearing her deliver an address on the 'Future of Reading' five years ago and also had the pleasure of meeting her. One poem (not exactly quoted) that has struck me is: