A BACK WARD IN THE GOVERNOR WESLEY POWELL BUILDING.

The poem "A Back Ward in the Governor Wesley Powell Building" depicts the bleak and isolating conditions of a mental health ward, focusing on the experiences of its residents. It portrays individuals who are physically and emotionally confined, with limited interaction, fading dignity, and a pervasive sense of neglect. The imagery highlights themes of suffering, abandonment, and the struggle for agency within institutional walls named after political figures. The poem invites reflection on the humanity of those living in such environments and the broader societal attitudes toward mental illness and care.