Nicole Sealey reads "Distant Lover"

The transcript discusses John Murillo's poem 'Distant Lover', exploring themes of object permanence and love through vivid, sexual imagery of February. The poem is set against a backdrop of stark winter scenes, with elements like icicles, animals, and snow described in a sensual manner. The narrative weaves through a late-night call, connecting the personal with the universal, and concludes with a powerful depiction of a small town in winter.

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