Randall Horton {#289-128} PROPERTY OF THE STATE - Sorry This Not That Poem

The video discusses a book published by the University of Kentucky Press in 2020, framed around the author's Department of Correction number, 289128. The book is divided into three sections, and the speaker reads a poem from the 'Property of the State' section. The poem explores themes of nature, deceit, and human suffering, reflecting on the role of poetry in capturing complex emotions and experiences.

What is the significance of the number 289128 in the book?

• It is the publication year of the book.

• It is the author's birth date.

• It is the author's Department of Correction number.

• It is the number of poems in the book.

Which section of the book does the poem 'Property of the State' belong to?

• The Golden Scape

• Property of the State

• Pull it in New York

• Poet in Residence

What imagery is used in the poem to describe the scene?

• A bustling cityscape

• A serene beach

• A garden with flowering plants and birds

• A snowy mountain

What theme is explored in the final section of the transcript?

• The complexity of technology

• The beauty of nature

• The passage of time and human forgiveness

• The joy of childhood

How does the poet view the act of creating illusions through poetry?

• As a way to gain fame

• As a form of entertainment

• As a necessary skill

• As something to avoid