Telogen Effluvium

    January 2018 in “ The Sewanee Review ”
    William D. Brewer
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    TLDR The poem reflects on hair loss, health concerns, and introspection.
    The poem "Telogen Effluvium" by William Brewer, published in the Sewanee Review, reflects on a personal experience with hair loss and a visit to a dermatologist. The narrator recounts the doctor's inquiries about potential stressors that could have triggered the hair shedding, ultimately concluding that the shedding had ceased. The narrative then shifts to a contemplative exploration of the narrator's body, past exposures, and potential future health concerns, symbolized by a biopsy for melanoma. The poem juxtaposes these medical reflections with a visit to an artist's home, drawing parallels between the artist's careful observation of light and the narrator's introspection on health and time.
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