Ocean Vuong reads "Tours" by C.D. Wright

Ocean Wong, a poet, introduces and shares his personal connection to a poem by CD Wright. The poem captures a surreal moment of a young person grappling with family inheritance, particularly focusing on the relationship with their parents. Wong expresses his deep affection for the poem, which he displays in his bathroom as a symbol of personal reflection. The poem itself portrays a vivid scene of a girl witnessing domestic violence, using powerful imagery and symbolism to convey the emotional weight of the experience.

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