Critics

Interpretive Description in English: "Extinguish the Lights," written by Hirbod Human, an Iranian-American filmmaker and philosopher, delves into the contrast between light and darkness and its influence on human inner experiences. The poem, with its plea to turn off the lights, touches on themes of shame and vulnerability exposed by light, but also expresses that darkness inherently can evoke feelings of insecurity and being lost. The poet articulately and thoughtfully addresses this complexity, demonstrating how darkness can exist even amidst light, and how the sun itself may lose its way.