Linda Hillringhouse - 'Black Rattle'

The transcript reflects on the transformative impact of a poem and Viktor Frankl's quote about the space between stimulus and response. The speaker acknowledges Dr. Irwin Baden for helping them find this space, leading to personal growth and freedom. Through poetic imagery, the speaker describes their journey from an unexamined life to self-discovery, highlighting the power of listening and finding one's voice.

Reflect on the imagery used in the poem. What feelings or themes do they evoke?

What metaphor is used to describe the speaker's voice and its discovery?