Bridges of Emotion: Poetry and Place

This chapter examines Megan Fernandes' poem 'On Your Departure to California,' focusing on the themes of farewells and the connection between the East and West Coasts. Through a discussion of poetic devices and personal experiences shaped by events like the pandemic, the speakers reflect on the interplay of grief and beauty in urban poetry. The chapter explores how bridges serve as metaphors for connection within the complexities of love and the human experience in New York City.