Sabrina Orah Mark reads "The Experiments Lasted Through the Winter"

The poem 'The Experiments Lasted Through The Winter' explores the search for something elusive. Through a series of questions and observations, the speakers attempt to identify an unknown entity, comparing it to concepts like nocturama, genesis, stillness, and more. Each comparison reveals what the entity is not, leading to a deeper understanding of absence and presence. The narrative delves into themes of fear, realization, and the nature of war and fatherhood, ultimately highlighting the perpetual quest for meaning.

What is the initial question the explorers ask about the object?

• Is it a father?

• Is it a stillness?

• Is it a genesis?

• Is it a nocturama?

What do the explorers conclude about the object being a 'genesis'?

• It might be a genesis.

• They are unsure about it.

• It is a genesis.

• It is not a genesis.

How do the explorers try to gain a better perspective of the object?

• By using instruments

• By digging more holes

• By climbing a tree

• By asking more questions

What do the explorers fear about the object towards the end?

• That it has lied to them

• That it is a stillness

• That it is a father

• That it is a war

What is the final conclusion about the object being a 'war'?

• It is a war.

• It might be a war.

• It is not a war.

• They are unsure about it.