TED-Ed: To Make Use of Water by Safia Elhillo

The poem 'to make use of water' explores themes of language, memory, cultural identity, and the immigrant experience. It reflects on the challenges of navigating multiple languages and the longing for home. The narrative delves into family health issues and cultural perceptions, highlighting the complexities of identity and belonging in a new land.

Discuss the imagery used in the poem to convey the concept of drowning and its metaphorical implications.

In what ways does the poem address the theme of loss and displacement?