tracy k smith universe is a houseparty

Question 1

human nature and things humans do at a houseparty

Answer 1

“panties bottles with lipstick on the rim”

Question 2

as the universe expands we drift and since nobody knows what is truly out there and nobody has any solid evidence it just extends on and on

Answer 2

“drifting to edge of what doesnt end”

Question 3

rhetorical questions that nobody has the answers to

Answer 3

“like the air inside a balloon.Is it bright?”

Question 4

humans will never know what truly happens out there or when it will expand we are all full of ideas and theories but we will never know

Answer 4

“the kind of party your neighbour forgets to invite you to”

Question 5

we try our hardest to grasp whats out there

Answer 5

“we grind lenses to an impossible strength”

Question 6

we dream of extra terrestrial life

Answer 6

“dream of beings”

Question 7

we paint stereotypes to match the image of extra terrestrial life.This is almost humourous

Answer 7

“pinprick mouths and nubbin limbs”

Question 8

humans are so possessive its simply our nature

Answer 8

“if its anyones its ours”