Aaron Caycedo-Kimura "Ritual"

The transcript describes a poem reflecting on the speaker's father's experiences in Jerome and Tooele Lake internment camps during World War Two. It details a shaving ritual, habits formed in the camps, and the father's eventual decision to quit smoking after 30 years. The narrative concludes with reflections on the father's final moments and his connection to his garden.

How did the speaker's father change his habits over the years?

What significance does the garden hold for the speaker's father?