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• Key themes: Power is Ephemeral
• Poet born in Pakistan, but lives in Scotland
• "well-used books, the back of the Koran" Anglican name for Quran, hinting at mixed heritage. Reference to enlightenment.
• "who was born to whom," belonging can create the illusion of power.
• "turned transparent with attention," the more you use your power, the more you lose.
• "might fly our lives with paper kites," oppressive power, taunted in an almost comedic way.
• "turned into your skin." Singular line stanza, emphasis of frailty and ephemerality.