In "Dialogues (Against God)," Jennifer Chang reflects on profound themes of existence and communication. Standing on the edge of Bryce Canyon, the speaker feels dwarfed both by nature and by the philosophical musings of her father. As their dialogue shifts from moments of nostalgic contemplation to mundane questions, the poem encapsulates how familial relationships navigate the complexities of understanding, perception, and the passage of time. The imagery evokes a sense of both connection and distance, emphasizing the struggle to convey meaning in the silence between them.
"which is to say wandering away from any self he might have spoken of the hour the foolishness with which we sculpt time into a life"
"it bothered me that he claimed to know my mind when more often a thought hides like sun in fog"
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