“Review to Remember,” by Terrance Hayes
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By The New Yorker
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In brief
Terrance Hayes' 'Review to Remember' explores profound philosophical tensions through intimate dialogue and introspection. The poem delves into the paradox between authenticity and illusion, examining how charm and narcissism coexist in human relationships. Hayes masterfully addresses the existential weight of aging, contrasting one's mortality with the perpetual youth surrounding us, creating a meditation on time's relentless passage and generational displacement.
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“Review to Remember,” by Terrance Hayes
“You argued whether one had to lie to dream, / the tensions between charm & narcissism, / & the existence of Time with everyone younger than you.”
