The Speaker - “Expect Nothing”
The speaker promotes the creed of austereness by proposing that the oversimplification of one’s prospects makes existence uncomplicated.
The Speaker - “Desire”
In “Desire”, the speaker endorses an accommodating mindset. Manifestly, the speaker is inclined to live wherever the unpredictable life deposits him or her.
The Speaker - “I will Keep Broken Things”
The speaker has a predilection for longstanding things that characterize antiquity. Consequently, the speaker does not readily discard such substantial possessions.
The Speaker - “Torture”
The speaker’s therapy for dealing with the affliction of her family members is tree-planting, which in some respects counters the repercussions of affliction.
