"To Make Use of Water" by Safia Elhillo

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An animated interpretation of Safia Elhillo's poem "To Make Use of Water"--This animation is part of our new series, "There's a Poem for That," which features animated interpretations of poems both old and new that give language to some of life's biggest feelings. Poem by Safia Elhillo, directed by Jeffig Le Bars and Jrmie Balais.Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletterSupport us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreonFollow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebookFind us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTwitterPeep us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TEDEdInstagram