It is really important that the works of such a prolific woman and outstanding author are acknowledge properly. So good for you :)

I have read some of Atwood’s poetry before; she has a powerful poetic voice. In these poems, which I don’t think I’ve read before, it strongly calls my attention that even when her speaker is talking about her dying father, her discourse never abandons issues like (the end of) male dominance (only by means of death), or the differentiation of genders as if they were different planets or even different galaxies. I find particularly soothing that in the end it seems it’s nobody’s fault that each one has each one’s own needs. 

Thanks, @nancybriti. I’ve just realized Atwood’s strength (of words) reminds me of your own (as a poetess) ☻