Carolyn Forché’s New Poem Published in The New Yorker
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On November 3rd, 2025, Carolyn Forché published a poem, titled “On Being Watched from Above” in The New Yorker. The poem was later published in the November 10, 2025 issue.
Below is a short excerpt of the poem:
They see everything not only from the air but from the side and rear.
To help you stay invisible these tips have been compiled.
There are no secrets to staying completely invisible so they are not included here.
Dig in. Everything is watched, everything from buildings to trees.
Camouflage yourself and your dwelling.
All changes in placement, color, or design are noticed.
They are above you nevertheless and will not disappear.
They will notice anything of interest.
There must continue to be nothing of interest about you.
Make use of what you have.
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