Odyssey 2 9.6 Poem: Dusting the Phone by Jackie Kay
Learning Intentions In this section you will … ✓ Explore the complexity of the ‘love’ theme
Before Reading
Make a list of some of the emotions people feel when they are in love. Explain them back to your class.
35
Reading
Dusting the Phone by Jackie Kay is written from the point of view of someone who is very anxious about their relationship. As you read the poem: 1. Makes notes of any references to communication.
2. Why do you think the poet places such a focus on the way the people keep in touch with each other?