Sarah Kay: "A Bird Made of Birds"

The transcript explores the poetic insights of Kaveh Akbar, who shares a photo of a blue whale's heart, illustrating the universe's pre-written poetry. The speaker initially feels despair but later finds inspiration in the universe's creations, like the murmuration of starlings. The narrative shifts to accepting that the universe's poetry is already written, and the speaker's role is to observe and share these moments. The transcript concludes with reflections on the beauty and truth of nature's poetry, emphasizing personal contribution and transformation.

In what ways does the speaker describe the relationship between language and poetry?

What does the speaker mean by saying 'It is what I was put here to do'?