Kaveh Akbar reads "I Didn't Apologize to the Well"

The video explores Mahmoud Darwish's poem 'I Didn't Apologize to the Well', translated by Fadi Judah. It delves into themes of myth reliance and its fracture, using vivid imagery and symbolism. The speaker reflects on personal growth and identity, confronting and resolving internal conflicts through poetic narrative.

Who is the poet of the poem 'I didn't apologize to the well'?

• Rumi

• Mahmoud Darwish

• Fadi Judah

• Pablo Neruda

What does the speaker borrow from the ancient pine tree?

• A leaf

• A branch

• A cloud

• A fruit

What advice does the priestess give to the speaker?

• To seek the well

• To trust the shepherd

• To beware of the asphalt road and cars

• To follow the road

What does the speaker do after hearing a deep voice?

• Runs away

• Apologizes

• Sings a song

• Writes a poem

What is the final message the speaker conveys to the unknown one in the well?

• A wish for eternal rest

• A greeting of peace and resurrection

• A call for revenge

• A promise of return