Transcription: Phone Call, 2018

Area of Science:

• Poetry and Literature
• Medical Humanities
• Family Studies

Background:

• The complex interplay between illness, memory, and familial relationships.
• The therapeutic and expressive potential of poetry in processing difficult life experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the themes of illness and memory through a poetic narrative.
• To explore the unique bond between a mother and daughter during times of sickness.
• To capture the unspoken emotions and experiences within the spaces of language.

Main Methods:

• A free-verse poem utilizing evocative imagery and introspective reflection.
• Focus on the subjective experience of navigating illness within a family dynamic.
• Linguistic analysis of the poem's structure and thematic development.

Main Results:

• The poem illustrates the profound impact of illness on memory and familial bonds.
• It highlights the daughter's perspective in caring for her mother.
• The work captures the emotional resonance and lingering impact of shared experiences.

Conclusions:

• Poetry can serve as a powerful medium for exploring complex emotional landscapes related to illness and family.
• The narrative offers a unique lens into the mother-daughter relationship under duress.
• The poem's lingering quality suggests a lasting impact on the reader's understanding of these themes.