Listen to poetry professor Stephen Cavitt read "Lavender Soap" and discuss how to talk about tough topics in poetry. Click here for a full transcript of the show.

Explicit label: This poem contains references to sexual abuse and may not be appropriate for younger listeners.

Stephen's poetry collection Noctis Terrores is available now on Kindle Unlimited and in print at major online booksellers. Visit him on the web at stephencavitt.com.