The leech's two daughters, crying 'Give, give,' serve as a metaphor for insatiable desires within the human experience, echoing the wisdom found in Proverbs.
Through personal anecdotes and visceral imagery, the author navigates her experiences, revealing how encounters with leeches become intertwined with memories of motherhood and fear.
The invasive nature of the leech, which demands to swallow without giving, parallels the complexities of raising a child while grappling with overwhelming emotions.
Recollecting a childhood incident at a camp with a leech, the author expresses how deeply emotional experiences are magnified by formative moments from the past.
Collection
[
|
...
]