Mark Tredinnick "Soft Bombs"

The transcript discusses a poem that uses the Jacaranda tree, native to South America but common in southeast Australia, as a central image. The poem explores themes of beauty, sacrifice, and love, using vivid imagery of Jacaranda blossoms as 'soft bombs' and 'suicide bombers in party dresses.' It reflects on the tender yet violent nature of love and the sacrifices involved.

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