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Taylor Mali

What Teachers Make

Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2002

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How Falling in Love is like Owning a Dog” by Taylor Mali (2002)

Written and performed in 2002, “How Falling in Love is Like Owning a Dog” is part of Mali’s first full-length collection, What Learning Leaves. The poem explores and celebrates love, while also exploring deeper themes concerning relationships. To better understand Mali’s voice and subjects as a poet, reading and analyzing this poem is essential.

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How Falling in Love is like Owning a Dog

Taylor Mali

How Falling in Love is like Owning a Dog

Taylor Mali