torrin a. greathouse reads "Poem Where Every Bird Is a Drone" by Tarik Dobbs

The video explores Tarik Dobb's poem 'Where Every Bird is a Drone' from his chapbook 'Dancing on the Tarmac'. The poem intertwines American conspiracy theories with the history of drone strikes in the Swanner region. Through repetitive use of the word 'bird', it delves into themes of envy, murder, and the transformation of destruction into a celebratory act, symbolized by champagne. The poem concludes with a reflection on the realization of conspiracies, where every bird is metaphorically a drone.

What does the repetition of the word 'Bird' signify in the poem?

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Analyze the line 'And now men call thine murder champagne.' What does this suggest about societal perceptions of violence?

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