Shulamith Chernoff - A Confession

The transcript is a poetic reflection on forgetfulness, illustrating how memory lapses affect daily life. The speaker shares personal anecdotes of misplaced items and forgotten names, ultimately questioning the purpose of their writing. The poem captures the essence of aging and the struggle to hold onto memories.

What does the speaker describe as an art they have recently acquired?

• The art of forgetfulness

• The art of music

• The art of storytelling

• The art of painting

What item does the speaker mention often disappears?

• Their sturdy cane

• Their cell phone

• Their notebook

• Their glasses

Where does the speaker find their cell phone?

• On the stairs

• In the bathroom

• On the table

• On the sofa

What personal detail does the speaker forget?

• The name of their first pet

• The last name of their son's second wife

• Their own birthday

• The address of their childhood home

What does the speaker question at the end of the poem?

• Why they forgot their glasses

• Why they started writing poems

• Why they misplaced their cane

• Why they wrote this poem