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Kwame Dawes Reads Derek Walcott

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Poetic Reflections on Leaders Impact

The poem reflects on the impact of leaders and powerful figures on daily struggles, highlighting the disconnect between their actions and the everyday challenges faced by individuals. It acknowledges the political power dynamics at play and the struggle of living under such influences. The formal technique of employing a long line and complex syntax captures the challenge of balancing copious thoughts within the constraints of poetry.

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