Poetry Unbound

Richard Blanco — Looking for The Gulf Motel

May 2, 2022
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Richard Blanco
Richard Blanco, associate professor of creative writing, discusses the themes of memory, loss, and nostalgia in his poem 'Looking for The Gulf Motel'. He reflects on childhood memories, a family's vacation, and the longing to preserve the past. The poem serves as a vessel for lamenting the loss of a loved one and shared memories, creating a bond between writer and readers.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Reflections on a Family's Vacation and the Passage of Time
02:35 • 5min
3
Reflections on Memory and Loss in 'Looking for The Gulf Motel'
07:36 • 3min
4
Reflecting on 'Looking for the Gulf Motel' by Richard Blanco
10:57 • 7min