Shane McCrae, the 47-year-old American poet, discusses his turbulent childhood, his pursuit of poetry, and the complexities of his racial identity. He delves into his experience of being kidnapped, the support provided by City Bank, and the revelation of his abusive upbringing through yearbook photos. McCrae reflects on his conflicting beliefs, his journey of faith, and his commitment to expressing significant emotions through his art.

Poet Shane McCrae discusses his poetry sequence 'Jim Limber in Heaven' and its themes of adoption, loss, and identity intertwined with the mysterious history of Jim Limber. He also explores the unique structure of his book, Sometimes I Never Suffered, delving into theological themes and the influence of poetic persona and gothic sensibility in literature.