Belmont Poems by Stephanie Burt is an evocative collection that navigates the intimate contours of adulthood, parenthood, and suburban life. Weaving personal experiences with imaginative narratives, Burt delves into the essence of what it means to shape a life amidst the backdrop of the everyday. From the transformative journey of raising children to examining the humdrum of marriage, each poem is a tapestry of poignancy and delicate introspection. Set in the suburban town of Belmont, the poet returns time and again to home's grounding reality, questioning life's inventions parallel to the art of crafting poetry. The collection stands as a sensitive meditation on reaching the brink of maturity and peering into what lies beyond, told with the richness of wit, beauty, and tender grace.