
Adrienne Su Reads Maxine Kumin
The New Yorker: Poetry
The Longing to be Saved
The poem discussed in the conversation reflects on the courage to love and the longing to be saved, which is not only limited to the speaker but extends to everyone including children, family, spouse, and mother. The poem's theme of longing makes it relatable and universal, transcending its own context.
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