J. Jennifer Espinoza reads "You are beautiful" by Dorothea Lasky

The video discusses a poem titled 'You Are Beautiful' by Dorothy Lasky from her collection 'Thunderbird'. The speaker shares a personal connection to the poem, highlighting its unique portrayal of love as both messy and beautiful. The poem explores the liberatory potential of love, using vivid imagery and metaphors to convey emotions. It emphasizes the desire for freedom and an uncontainable spirit, portraying love as transcendent and transformative.

What does the speaker mean by wanting to be 'an ugly, wretched, bleeding thing'?

In what ways does the speaker express a desire for freedom in the poem?