Pegi Deitz Shea "Aphasia"

The video features a poet discussing their poem 'Aphasia', inspired by their experience with Lyme disease and its symptom, aphasia. The poet explains the poem's structure, designed to engage readers, and reflects on how aphasia affects their life and creativity.

What inspired the poet to write the poem 'Aphasia'?

How does the poet describe the experience of aphasia?

What changes did the poet make to the format of the poem based on a friend's suggestion?

What does the poet mean by saying 'aphasia is just another symptom'?

What does the poet compare the pauses in speech to?