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Adrienne Su Reads Maxine Kumin

The New Yorker: Poetry

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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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