LITERARY ANALYSIS: Blanco finishes the poem with the phrase “waiting for us to name it—together.” How does Blanco use language and imagery along with poetic elements and structure in this poem to build a sense of togetherness? How does he further attain this sense of togetherness in his reading of the poem? Analyze the poetic elements and structure of the text along with Blanco’s reading of the poem, and explain how they build a sense of togetherness. Be sure to use specific examples from the text and the media to support your analysis.

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