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Mary Karr Reads Terrance Hayes

The New Yorker: Poetry

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The Impact of Parental Love

The poem expresses the deep impact of parental love on individuals, highlighting how loving one's DNA sharers can be wounding. The poet reflects on the paradox of resentment towards those who love intensely, contrasting human emotions with a pig's lack of similar sentiments. The conversation emphasized the complexity of human relationships and the profound emotions tied to familial bonds.

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