Kaveh Akbar reads "Enough Food and a Mom"

The video explores Francine J Harris's poem from her book 'Play Dead', highlighting its unique style and themes. The poem defamiliarizes family and language, using strange and unprecedented expressions to convey deep experiences. The discussion delves into the poem's themes of family, embodiment, and the use of symbolism and imagery. The video concludes with reflections on the poem's impact and its place in the book.

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