Exploring Delight and Instruction in Poetry

The chapter delves into the essence of delight in poetry, contrasting it with wisdom and instruction, emphasizing its importance as a foundational element in successful poems. The discussion highlights the unique structure and language use in a particular poem, praising its defamiliarizing nature and narrative that allows readers to float through its cumulatively orbital language. The chapter features Kaveh Akbar reciting a reflective poem addressing self-awareness, loneliness, and complexities of relationships, delving into the vulnerability of human connection and yearning for acknowledgment.