Naffisatou Koulibaly reads "It's been five months since I've touched another body"

The transcript is a reading of a poem by a writer from Providence, RI, reflecting on themes of isolation, desire, and existential thoughts during the pandemic. The writer discusses the inspiration from a mentor and the impact of solitude on communication and self-perception. The poem delves into the fear of being forgotten, the longing for connection, and the contemplation of existence and mortality.

In what ways does the speaker reflect on their own voice and communication?

What significance does the speaker find in the idea of being buried at the bottom of the ocean?