Gizzi expressed that the poetry award was overwhelming for him, stating, 'I had zero expectations... All I know is I was overwhelmed.' His emotional reaction highlighted the significance of the award.
Gizzi reflected on a pilgrimage he made to Little Gidding with his friend: 'We went the next day, and in the churchyard read the Four Quartets,' showcasing his deep connection with Eliot's work.
He believes that poetry is intimate, saying, 'It's a very intimate art. It happens one poem at a time over a life,' reflecting his long-term dedication to the craft.
Gizzi recounted the impact of his brother's poem after their father's tragic death: 'The elegy can take a broken heart in a fierce world and transform it into a fierce heart in a broken world,' illustrating poetry's healing power.
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