Nikki Moustaki - "For a Minute There, I Thought We Could've Been Happy" by Cathleen Chambless

The transcript discusses a metaphorical poem by Kathleen Chambliss. It narrates a story where Lassie, in a desert trailer park, meets a coyote. Initially, they engage in a playful interaction, but as Lassie follows the coyote, she is ambushed by other coyotes, revealing a darker twist. The poem explores themes of deception and survival.

What does the teacher mean by saying the poem is metaphorical?

How does the poem shift in tone from the beginning to the end?