Lynn Marie Houston - 'The Long Haul'

The video discusses a poem titled 'The Long Haul,' which explores themes of change, uncertainty, and relationships. The poem begins with a woman returning home to find her husband planning to leave. Despite the initial shock, they spend time together, rekindling their relationship. The husband delays his departure, and they live in a state of uncertainty, with the possibility of him leaving always present. This situation brings both misery and a sense of renewal to their lives.

What significance does the 'U-Haul' symbolize in the context of the poem?

How does the speaker cope with the husband's prolonged absence?