Poetry from the Woods is a podcast of original poems created by myself over the course of my life. Each episode will consist of a poem I wrote along with background on why and when I wrote it. It will be short so you can listen at any time in the day when you need a break.
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 52: Be Uncomfortable This last poem completes my year-long project with making sure we continue to challenge ourselves so that we constantly are uncomfortable. Not uncomfortable to torture ourselves but to allow us to keep learning and evolving as a person. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 51: Rocky Road to Heaven A poem that talks through the struggle many have in terms of their religious beliefs and striving to make it to heaven in the afterlife. I supposed this is an appropriate poem as we celebrate the birth of Jesus in a couple days. However, no matter your religion I think this poem can apply to anyone. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 50: Search for Purpose Do you ever wonder what your purpose is in life? Maybe you felt one before but now you are uncertain. This poem explores the thoughts from one that has the loss of purpose and trying to find a new one. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 49: Thanx Here is a season appropriate poem that I wrote in my youth. It speaks to the Christmas season and the things we need to be thankful for at this time. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 48:Small Town of Tragedy This poem expresses the sadness in a town, really anywhere in the world, that is experiencing death all too often. Even though I wrote this 25+ years ago and it does not have any specific relationship to an event in our world, I think deeply now of my hometown of Oxford, Michigan now after the tragic event of a school shooting just over one year ago now. The pain the community and those closely connected felt during the days, weeks, and months following. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 47: Single Window View We all have our perspective on the world, specific topics, geographies, people, etc. That perspective is only based on what we have experienced, seen, read, etc. There are multiple perspectives about a single topic because everyone experiences things through their lens. This poem talks about trying to look outside our single window of life and see it through other windows. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License Ted Talk: The danger of a single story by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 46: Keymaster for Control A quick poem talking to how we hold the key to our own internal self control and the consequences if we unlock the chaos internally. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 45: The Suicide Note This episode highlights the third poem that I have ever wrote in my life. It speaks of one that might be contemplating suicide and the thought that it will release them of pain. However, the realization is it not the answer and life is worth fighting through to get to the enjoyment of life. Those with these thoughts need help in talking through their mental health struggles. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 44: Election Day... Who Cares? As election day arrives next week in the U.S., I read a poem I wrote back in high school about elections and voting. It is from the perspective of someone who does not believe their vote counts due to the thought that others pull the strings. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 43: Roll... Or Stand A poem that explores the political divide in our country and the hope that one will finally come through to really address the true needs of the country. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 42: She Is The One I Love The Most Another poem about alcoholism, this explores the way an alcoholic sees their relationship with drinking. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 41: Raking the Lawn As the leaves are falling and need to be raked up, listen to this poem that provides a look at ourselves as a tree and the leaves. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 40: Stop Chasing Other's Dreams The episode today involves a poem speaking to how many individuals strive to achieve goals that society notes as the "dream". However in reality, this is not really the true dream for the individual. Instead the true dream is suppressed in order to achieve something that does not bring joy to their life. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 39: Room Full of Friends This poem is a reflection back to when I was in early elementary school. It speaks of the imaginary friends I held so close to me in those earlier years in my life. Maybe it will allow you to recall any imaginary friends you might have had early on in your life. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 38: Drowning In Love My only real poem posted on the podcast that speaks of a love relationship. Holding those other as more personal and specific, this poem I believe can speak to those that are feeling like they might be close to losing the relationship with the one they love. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 37: Death Below, Beauty Above A poem written while taking the time to pay close attendance to the surroundings while on a hike in a nearby park. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 36: Lonesome A poem that explores what one might feel if they were the only one left on earth. A different type of loneliness than feeling alone when others are physically around. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 35: Helped By Fade Then Black I wrote this poem in my youth after reading an article about how Metallica's song Fade to Black had helped someone through their depression and suicidal thoughts. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 34: Realization (Walking without Connections) In this poem, I explore my thoughts of how not leveraging or having a lot of human connections can have a negative impact on a human. It is through connections that we can find purpose. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 33: My Father The Savior or Killer An experimental poem for me that was more of a story about what might be for a serial killer. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 32: Rape Nature This poem speaks to the way our society treats nature by taking with power but there are not any consequences. It compares this to the difference in how we treat those that rape humans. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 31: The Only Thing We Can't Stop Is Time Our life has a specific timetable but we are unaware when it will end. We need to take advantage of time we have here on earth. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 30: Stop and Pause A poem talking about how I wish we could all just take a moment or two to really appreciate the things around us. We often see the world at a superficial level instead of really observing the details. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 29: Burned Out and Bummed Out Sometimes we our mental health is worn out creating a sense of feeling down. The root cause could be from a variety of different reasons from work, school, relationships, etc. It is important that we take the time to address this so we can heal properly and regain our energy for life. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 28: Interpretative Talk This poem reflects on a time when I was trying to talk to GOD. As usual, I was not getting a straight answer. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 27: Chain of Life A poem speaking to a person's reflection on their life and some of the regrets they had that they cannot change now. It is what they do with the rest of their life that is important now. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 26: Summary of Thoughts in this episode, we take a break from traditional poems that I have written and instead listen to some of the thoughts that I have written. A mix of simple phrases that I could never fit into a poem to observations while observing nature. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 25: Mute Wanderer A poem exploring the journey of an individual who never seems to stay in one place very long and does not speak outwardly to others on this journey. This is sort of a dream of mine to take in the world without being judgmental of the each visit. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 24: Muffled Voices A more recent poem of mine after learning more about the history of racism in the United States. It is only the start of my experience in learning more about what we have done so we can avoid repeating it in the future. Those with the knowledge and power are the ones who can actually make change happen for those that have experienced generational suppression. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 23: Movin On This episode's poem talks about my feelings at the time I was about ready to start college. However, I believe the words can be applied to anyone who is making a change in their life that is move forward from their perspective. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 22: Happy Birthday A poem originally written for my spouse has the significance for others. The importance of your life with celebration of your birthday by thinking of your life's impact on others. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 21: Heart A poem of the thoughts from one who had given their all to something they enjoyed and believed in when others discounted it early on. Now as they relish in the success, this individually graceful accepts it but has a different internal understanding. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 20: Heavenly Card A poem about a graduation card I received from my Great Aunt who had recently passed on before my high school graduation. This poem speaks to the emotions that experienced in opening up that card. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 19: Smiles Can Lead to More Smiles This more recent poem talks about what I am seeing more and more in the people of this world. There is a more self centered view that has creating people being less courteous to others. A simple smile can go a long way to curing this new epidemic. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 18: Epic Battle This poem was written or my grandma during her last bout with cancer. I saw inspiration in her battle that she fought with all her might. This poem is dedicated to her and any one who is battling this terrible sickness. Feel free to share this with any loved ones that you are watching battle cancer. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 17: Moving Away to the Future A poem written after graduating high school and looking to the next chapter of my life which involved moving away to attend college. It speaks to the emotions that were flowing through me at this time of change in my life. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 16: Damage Control Have you ever had outbursts or expressed anger loudly to the one's you love. This poem talks through the triggers and the regret and remorse that occurs after these events. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 15: Rebirth (Spring Again) In contrast to the poem in the last episode, this poem speaks to the new beginnings that the spring season bring to our world each year. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 13: Dying Season A poem written in my youth about how the spring season is a high risk time for those that have depression and suicidal thoughts. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 13: Dionysus was an Alcoholic This poem speaks to the struggles and denials that an alcoholic may have with their addiction. It is important to address this as soon as possible with friends and family that may have an addiction to help them. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 12: Mind Chaos A poem spewing out the chaos that sometimes might swirl in our mind. Something that is important to learn to control in order to minimize consequences if unleashed onto the world. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 11: Shelter in Place This poem reflects back on the start of the pandemic when many were asked to shelter in place. The feeling of that rises again as we come upon the second anniversary of the start and still dealing with the new variants. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 10: Medicine Man Our society has the capability of healing and saving lives more than any time in our world. However, it seems a bit odd that we still cannot seem to cure things that have been around for sometime with all our knowledge. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 9: Progressive Destruction This poems speaks to the destruction of nature through mankind's continued effort toward so called "progression". Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 8: Revolution Inside Internal struggle within oneself is explored here in this poem. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 7: Walks of Life This poem looks at how we are all unique. We can all take a moment and find the uniqueness in all without being judgmental or prejudice. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 6: Hug From Me To You Hugs can create a very powerful connection between two human beings. This poem expresses that feeling. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 5: The Night It All Came Back To Me This poem was written at a time in my life where writing poetry had slipped away. It recounts the feelings the night I found my groove in writing again (3 in one night) even if it was for a single moment in time. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 4: Remember Your Scars We have all had physical scars but do you ever think of scars existing in our mind. There are probably a lot more burned in there than on our body. We can hide these scars or remember them to help us in life when faced with a similar situation. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 3: Media Division The media is always in our face trying to push news to us but in a lot of ways it is just opinion. Listen to this poem I wrote over 25 years ago that I think still is if not more so relevant today. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
Poetry from the Woods - Original Poems and Spoken Word Season 1 - Episode 2: Winter Walk A poem that interprets my deep soul searching with a walk in the woods during winter. Email: poetryfromthewoods@outlook.com Episode Music: woods of mötzelbach by Jan Grünfeld is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 License
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