Phillip B. Williams reads Kayleb Rae Candrilli

The video features a reading of a debut poem by Caleb Ray Kendrell. The poem describes a tense moment on a back porch where the narrator's dog barks, leading to a confrontation with their father, who brings a gun. The narrator bravely stands in front of the gun, creating a moment of stillness and tension. The poem concludes with the narrator expressing a complex relationship with animals and their father, hinting at deeper emotional scars.

What is the significance of the poet's debut mentioned in the text?

How does the imagery of the dog barking contribute to the overall theme of the poem?

Describe the relationship between the narrator and their father as depicted in the poem.

What emotions does the narrator express towards animals, and why?

What does the phrase 'Close' signify at the end of the poem?