Van Hartmann "Shiva Dancing"

The video features a professor of English reading and reflecting on his poem 'Siva Dancing' from his collection 'Ship Dancing'. The poem, inspired by the events of 9/11 and personal loss, explores themes of grief, memory, and the intertwining of personal and collective tragedies. The professor shares his reflections on the Hindu god Shiva and the Jewish practice of sitting shivah, weaving these cultural elements into the poem's narrative. The video concludes with philosophical musings on loss, memory, and the hope for reunion.

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