JOURNAL ARTICLE

Bishop's Filling Station.

  • Published In: American Poet, 2024, v. 67. P. 37 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hahn, Kimiko 3 of 3

Abstract

The poem "Bishop's Filling Station" by Kimiko Hahn reflects on memories associated with a gas station, evoking sensory details and family dynamics from the 1960s. It highlights the narrator's childhood impressions of the station, interactions with a mechanic named Joey, and the family's focus on aesthetics despite practical limitations. The poem also touches on broader historical contexts, referencing Asian conflicts of the era, and concludes with a nostalgic tone toward a past time and place.

Additional Information

  • Source:American Poet. 2024/09, Vol. 67, p37
  • Document Type:Poem
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:10898409
  • Accession Number:186680396

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