Former Fulbright scholar Elisa Gonzalez discusses the intricacies of Czeslaw Milosz's poem 'Gathering Apricots' and her own work. The podcast explores self-referential elements, memory, and the challenges faced by poets. It delves into themes of autobiography, translation impact, and the balance between personal experiences and poetic expression.

Poet and writer Elisa Gonzalez contemplates her journey as a poet and reflects on the changes in her writing over time. She engages in a conversation with her past self, exploring the limitations of her younger writing. The podcast also discusses the themes of intimacy, truth, and understanding in Elisa Gonzalez's poem 'To My Twenty-Four-Year-Old Self', as well as the struggles of being truthful with friends and the unbridgeable distances in life.