Things Come on

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The narrative intertwines the personal tragedy of the poet's mother's battle with breast cancer and the public crisis of the Watergate scandal, creating a unique blend of memoir and amnesia. This experimental biography employs various forms, including poetry and primary documents, to explore themes of memory, absence, and the interplay between personal and political narratives. It raises critical questions about the nature of evidence and the connections between individual experiences and historical events, challenging conventional boundaries of genre and perspective.