Welcome to “In Retrospect,” our interview series which asks renowned poets to look back over their poems and collections, mapping out their poetic processes. From their early writing to their most recent collection, we’re looking to hear about core poems and fascinations which have shaped their body of work. In this interview, a poet whose work we deeply admire for it’s music and it’s connection to the natural world, Garrett Hongo, takes us behind the scenes of his life in writing.
https://www.frontierpoetry.com/2025/09/17/garrett-hongo-interview/