Poetry Unbound Margaret Noodin — Gimaazinibii’amoon (A Message to You)
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Jun 11, 2021 Margaret Noodin, a poet and linguist, shares a bilingual poem in Anishinaabemowin and English filled with location and melancholy. The poem explores communication, language as a metaphor for survival, and the challenges of connection. Noodin recites a poem about different worlds and interconnectedness of nature.
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Poem's Message of Distance and Connection
- The poem explores an unseen conversation between "you" and "I" across different worlds and distances.
- It uses landscape metaphors to show how communication can span emotional and cultural barriers.
Chickadee as Symbol of Survival
- The chickadee symbolizes resilience and enduring presence through harsh seasons.
- This bird metaphor extends to the survival of the Anishinaabemowin language despite historical challenges.
Invisible Yet Seeking Recognition
- The poem questions invisibility and recognition in relationships amidst difficulties.
- It expresses hope that someone will see and acknowledge one's existence and struggles.