Nancy Fitz-Hugh Meneely - Tired

The speaker shares a personal story about inheriting letters from their father, an army surgeon during WWII, which inspired a series of poems. These poems were transformed into an oratoria by the speaker's sister, strengthening their family bond. The speaker reflects on their father's struggles and eventual suicide, culminating in a poem titled 'Tired' that explores themes of exhaustion and understanding.

Describe the imagery used in the poem 'tired' to convey the speaker's feelings.

What does the speaker suggest about the nature of tiredness and its impact on life?