Anthony Thomas Lombardi reads "Relapse Dream"

The video features a reading of the poem 'Relapse Dream', inspired by a vivid dream. The poem explores themes of sacrifice, acceptance, and reflection through rich imagery involving cherries, cake, and bees. It delves into the interconnectedness of life and the acceptance of one's fate, while pondering the impact of loss and the ecosystem's role in existence.

What inspired the creation of the poem 'Relapse Dream'?

• A fictional story

• A real-life event

• A historical event

• A dream

In the poem, what fills the room alongside the cake?

• Bees

• Butterflies

• Ants

• Birds

What does the narrator question about the bees in the poem?

• Their ability to fly

• Their role in the ecosystem

• Their lifespan

• Their capacity to produce honey

What does the narrator reflect on regarding the zinnias?

• Their scent

• Their beauty

• Their symbolism as a peace offering

• Their color

What does the narrator contemplate about their own shoulders?

• Their strength to carry burdens

• Their ability to break falls

• Their capacity to bear wings

• Their flexibility