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Chord by Rick Barot is a poetry collection exploring memory, history, and visual art, reflecting on Barot's Filipino ancestry, life in San Francisco, and varied human experiences. The book is divided into three sections, each resonating with distinct themes or emotions. Topics include colonialism, grief, war, and personal memory, with poems like "On Gardens," "Chord," "Inventory," and "Syntax" showcasing these elements. Readers encounter themes of violence and trauma in specific poems.