Margaret Gibson - 'Heaven'

The video discusses a poem from the book 'Broken Cup', which reflects on the author's journey with her husband through the early stages of Alzheimer's. The poem 'Heaven' is recited, capturing moments of nature and the passage of time. The speaker explains how poetry serves as a map of emotions and thoughts, emphasizing the importance of rhythm and word choice in conveying the essence of a moment. The video concludes with insights into the poem's themes of time and impermanence.

What is the primary focus of the poem 'Heaven' as introduced in the first section?

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of family

• The inevitability of illness

• The joy of getting a new puppy

In the poem 'Heaven', what does the imagery of the turning leaves and crisp wind symbolize?

• A celebration of life

• A new beginning

• The passage of time

• The arrival of spring

What activity does the narrator engage in with the dog in the poem 'Heaven'?

• Building a stone wall

• Playing in the snow

• Teaching the dog to fetch

• Walking in the park

According to the final section, what is a poem described as?

• A collection of random thoughts

• A map of a mind and heart in a moment

• A historical document

• A fictional story

What does the poem 'Heaven' ultimately convey about time?

• Time is abundant and endless

• Time is irrelevant to human experience

• Time is a construct of the mind

• Time is a precious and limited resource