Poetry Unbound

Aimee Nezhukumatathil — On Listening to Your Teacher Take Attendance

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Jan 31, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Classroom Hostility

  • Pádraig Ó Tuama recalls being mocked for his laugh in school.
  • This anecdote highlights the shifting nature of childhood hostility and the need for inner resilience.
INSIGHT

Inner Resources

  • Nezhukumatathil's poem offers coping mechanisms for handling vulnerability.
  • The poem's imagery creates a sense of grounding and perspective.
ADVICE

Grounding in Displacement

  • Hold onto beautiful memories to ground yourself in unfamiliar situations.
  • Remember who you are, especially when facing potential hostility.
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