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Craig Morgan Teicher Reads Forrest Gander

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Conveying the Vastness of Feeling

A good lyric poem can vividly portray the depth of emotions, memories, grief, and the struggles of expressing the inexpressible. It can serve as a concise representation of shared experiences, like exploring ruins and massive trees together. Utilizing ruins as a metaphor, the poem delves into biographical connections, while also skirting around deep emotions. The question of individuality and connection is raised, highlighting the coexistence of singularity and violation, embodying the biological and emotional aspects that constantly affect us.

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