Podcasts about Poetry

664. Part 1 of our interview with Zella Palmer about the influence of African cooking on creole cuisine. The Story of New Orleans Creole Cooking: The Black Hand in the Pot. She is also the author of Recipes and Remembrances of Fair Dillard, 1869-2019. Zella, educator, food historian, author, and filmmaker, serves as the Chair and Director of the Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African-American Material Culture. Palmer is committed to preserving the legacy of African-American, Native American, and Latino culinary history in New Orleans and the South. Palmer curated The Story of New Orleans Creole Cooking: The Black Hand in the Pot academic conference and documentary, the Nellie Murray Feast, and the Dr. Rudy Joseph Lombard: Black Hand in the Pot Lecture Series. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. "The City that Lives Outdoors," by W. S. Harwood. For at least nine months in the twelve, the people of this rare old town live out of doors nearly all the waking hours of the twenty-four. For the remaining three months of the year, December, January, and February, they delude themselves into the notion that they are having a winter, when they gather around a winter-time hearth and listen to imaginary wind-roarings in the chimney, and see through the panes fictitious and spectral snow-storms, and dream that they are housed so snug and warm. But when the day comes the sun is shining and there is no trace of white on the ground, and the grass is green and there are industrious buds breaking out of cover, and the earth is sleeping very lightly. Open-eyed, the youngsters sit by these December firesides and listen to their elders tell of the snow-storms in the long ago that came so very, very deep, when snowballs were flying in the streets, and the earth was white, and the 'banquettes,' or sidewalks, were ankle-deep in slush. This week in Louisiana history. February 7, 2010. New Orleans Saints win their very first Super Bowl and finish the year at 14-3. This week in New Orleans history. Born in New Orleans on February 6, 1944, Wilson Turbinton (known as Tee and Willie Tee) arranged, co-wrote and led the band on the Wild Magnolias' self-titled 1974 debut album. The popularity of that recording, and the subsequent They Call Us Wild introduced the Mardi Gras Indians' street-beat funk to the world.  This week in Louisiana. Courir de Mardi Gras in Eunice Downtown Eunice Eunice, LA 70535 February 14, 2026 Website: eunice-la.com Email: info@eunice-la.com Phone: (337) 457-7389 The Courir de Mardi Gras is one of Louisiana's oldest and most distinctive Mardi Gras traditions, featuring masked riders on horseback, live Cajun and Zydeco music, and a community gumbo that brings the whole town together: The Chicken Run: Costumed riders chase a released chicken through the countryside, a hallmark of the old Cajun Mardi Gras. Live Music: Downtown Eunice hosts day‑long performances by Cajun and Zydeco bands. Traditional Gumbo: Ingredients gathered during the courir are used to prepare a communal gumbo served in the evening. Postcards from Louisiana. Florida Street Blowhards at LSU. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

What is there to say or do when the life of a loved one has been upended and devastated? Stewart Henderson's poem “How To Speak Love In A Storm?” offers a tender masterclass in how you can accompany someone — or even just yourself — through a time of tumult and pain. We invite you to subscribe to Pádraig's weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound books and his newest work, Kitchen Hymns, or listen to all our Poetry Unbound episodes.  Stewart Henderson is a Liverpool-born, best-selling poet, song lyricist, and award-winning broadcaster. He has published over a dozen poetry collections, including A Poet's Notebook: with new poems, obviously (2018), Urban Angel (2000), and Assembled in Britain (1986). Henderson has also authored three volumes of poetry for children, with poems from those books included on the UK National Education Curriculum. He hosted the program Questions, Questions on BBC Radio 4 for eight years. Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ocean Vuong, poet, essayist, novelist, educator, and photographer, joins PhotoWork with Sasha Wolf for an in-depth conversation about his solo photography exhibition Sõng and the accompanying photobook, presented at CPW. In this episode, Vuong reflects on storytelling across mediums, creative practice, and the discipline behind writing and photography. Drawing from his life experience, he speaks candidly about process, vulnerability, and the courage required to share work publicly. This episode offers grounded insight for artists who question their creative voice or the value of presenting their work. https://www.oceanvuong.com/ https://cpw.org/exhibition/song/ Writer, professor, and photographer Ocean Vuong is the author of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous, winner of the American Book Award, The Mark Twain Award, and The New England Book Award. The novel debuted for six weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and has since sold more than a million copies in 41 languages. A nominee for the National Book Award and a recipient of a MacArthur "Genius" Grant, he is also the author of the poetry collections, Time is a Mother, a finalist for the Griffin prize, and Night Sky with Exit Wounds, a New York Times Top 10 Book, winner of the T.S. Eliot Prize, the Whiting Award, the Thom Gunn Award.  Selected by Time magazine as one of its 100 Rising Cultural Influencers, Vuong's writings have been featured in The Atlantic, Granta, Harpers, The Nation, New Republic, The New Yorker, The New York Times, Paris Review, The Village Voice, and American Poetry Review, which awarded him the Stanley Kunitz Prize for Younger Poets.  Born in Saigon, Vietnam and raised in Hartford, Connecticut in a working class family of nail salon and factory laborers, he was educated at nearby Manchester Community College before transferring to Pace University to study International Marketing. Without completing his first term, he dropped out and enrolled at Brooklyn College, where he graduated with a BA in Nineteenth Century American Literature. He subsequently received his MFA in Poetry from NYU.  He currently splits his time between Western Massachusetts and New York City, where he serves as a Professor in Modern Poetry and Poetics in the MFA Program at NYU.

Hello Wonderful Reader, Today I've chosen a special erotic poem and writing prompts for you to explore your too-muchness and wild expansiveness. So grab a pen and paper, and let's get started. Desert Pools By Sara Teasdale (1884 - 1933) I love too much; I am a river Surging with spring that seeks the sea,I am too generous a giver, Love will not stoop to drink of me.His feet will turn to desert places Shadowless, reft of rain and dew,Where stars stare down with sharpened faces From heavens pitilessly blue.And there at midnight sick with faring He will stoop down in his desireTo slake the thirst grown past all bearing In stagnant water keen as fire.Source: Poets.org. This poem is in the public domain.

Send us a textWhat if the simple practice of looking out your window could change the way you carry grief? We sit down with Pastor Courtney Ellis, author of Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief," to explore how everyday birdwatching becomes a practice of attention that steadies the soul, awakens faith, and gently leads us toward hope. From the first "spark bird" that turns curiosity into a habit, to the quiet patience of waiting for wings to appear, we trace a path that's grounded, embodied, and surprisingly accessible—even for restless minds.Courtney opens up about losing her grandfather and how choosing to be a granddaughter before a professional reshaped her approach to mourning. Together, we name the cultural gap around grief and offer kinder rituals for moving through loss without rushing past it. Along the way, birds become teachers: vultures as tender witnesses and “priests of the wild,” goldfinches as bright messengers in hard seasons, and even city pigeons as underrated icons of resilience and beauty. Poetry from Wendell Berry and Mary Oliver weaves through the conversation, adding language that can hold both sorrow and joy.If this resonated, subscribe, share with a friend who needs gentle hope, and leave a review to help others find the show. Tell us: what's your spark bird?Visit Courtney's website: Courtney EllisOrder Courtney's book: Looking Up!Support the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Support the show: Your Donation Matters Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the 2025 Advent Guide: The Great Glimmer Hunt Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon

Two Maryland poets premiere new work with different voices and styles, superior in craft.

Two poets premiere debut collections of poems of nature, history, and lineage.

A special release in honor of National Women Physicians Day 2026. Today's conversation is an invitation to notice overfunctioning with compassion. Overfunctioning may have helped you succeed in medicine but it often costs you intimacy, energy, and connection.   Overfunctioning and underfunctioning, as well as the resentment that follows, are a familiar relational dynamic. Overfunctioning is not a personality flaw; It's a role we step into. It is shaped by our training, context, and culture.   When we pause, rest, and allow space, we usually find that the world doesn't fall apart. Others step forward in their own time and way. Even when it feels unfamiliar, this shift can offer clarity, growth, and alignment with how we truly want to live and lead.     Pearls of Wisdom • Overfunctioning is a relational role developed in response to internal and external expectations. • When one person consistently does more, others often do less. Over time, the systems adapted this way. • Resentment is information. It often signals over-capacity. • Doing less can be an act of love that allows systems and relationships to reorganize. • When we stop stabilizing what's falling around us and tend to our own nervous systems first, is when change begins.     Reflection Questions Where in your life are you doing more than your share simply because you are capable? What feels most uncomfortable about stepping back? What might happen if you rest or stop managing? What would love do this week in your relationships or at work? Join me for coaching or a retreat to explore how to change the overfunctioning habit.  www.jessiemahoneymd.com In Mindful Love Small Group Coaching we specifically look at overfunctioining in the context of our intimate relationships. In Leading from the Heart and Transition Well Small Group Coaching  we work on it in the context of career and life pivots and leadership.  At retreats and advanced coaching, we work on moving beyond it in every realm of your life. If you are interested in having me speak to your group on overfunctioning or any of the topics discussed in this podcast, find out more here www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking or email me at jessie@jessiemahoneymd.com. Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang is also available to speak to your group. www.awakenbreath.com.   Other Healing Medicine Podcast episodes specifically relevant to Women Physicians you may want to explore: These episodes explore the inner experience of women physicians—without pathologizing it. 293. When Feedback Feels Threatening: Nervous System Wisdom for Women Physicians 292. When Physicians Stop Believing in Themselves: Burnout, Skepticism, and the Hidden Cost  290. The Overs, the Toxics, and Why Awareness Alone Isn't Enough  269. You Were Never Meant to Carry It All: Healing the Eldest Daughter Effect 259. What Are You Proud Of? A Conversation About Worth, Identity, and Redefining Success  154. Move Beyond Imposter Syndrome These episodes highlight connection, culture shift, and the idea that "you don't have to carry this alone." 275. The Power of an Introduction: How Women in Medicine Can Change Lives and Culture Through Connection  281. Be Radiantly You: The Antidote to Exhaustion and Judgment  263. It's Okay to Have Fun: The Evolution of a Happy Doctor (with Dr. Beni Seballos) 262. Standing Tall in Surgery: Finding Fulfillment Outside the Mold (with Dr. Jenny Kang)  261. From ER Burnout to Soulful Living: Enia Oaks on Poetry, Pause, and Healing  These episodes give practical frameworks for agency, boundaries, and sustainability. 289. How to Take Intentional Action So You Don't Burn Out  280. From Powerless to Purposeful: Reclaiming Choice and Agency in Medicine  279. Victimhood in Healthcare: Naming the Problem with Empathy and Truth  282. The Art of Not Fixing People  278. Finding Peace by Letting Go of Fixing, Managing, and Controlling  285. Mindfulness + Money: Rewriting Financial Stories for Physicians 239. Breaking the Over Helping Habit: Valuing Your Expertise as a Woman Physician *The Healing Medicine Podcast was formerly known as the Mindful Healers Podcast Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.

Join me as I have a chat with Jan Burl, known as author jsburl, MA, is a hemorrhagic stroke survivor who lives in Northern NY. She loves family, crocheting, the mountains, dragons, gardening, writing poetry and stories, sketching and oil painting, dragons, and animals large and small. Did I mention she loves dragons? She lives with Tippy, the 4 legged star of Tippy's New Friend, a children's story series, the second being released next year. She recently finished her master's degree in Creative Writing and Poetry summa cum laude. She was inducted into Sigma Tau Delta International English Society, and The National Society of Leadership and Success. Jan is an international motivational speaker and will soon become a Life and Wellness Coach for Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Individuals, their Caregivers and loved ones. She has been a journalist winning state and US competitions. Her poetry has appeared in the Adirondack Center for Writing, Sunflower Poetry Review, Waverly Press Poetry Review, Spillwords, Prose-n-Poetry Anthology 2003, International Library of Poetry, American Poets Society, Theater of the Mind, plus more, and The BeZine, where she is an associate production editor. The stroke took her mobility, but not her creativity. Her favorite thing to tell people is, “Don't fight the journey, but sit back and enjoy the ride. Make every day an exceptional day..”

In Episode 1, Glenn North confronts what it means to be a Black man in America in 2026. Can art help us grasp who we are and how we've ended up here? Glenn thinks so. He introduces us to a favorite work by the Ghanaian artist El Anatsui, Dusasa 1. Like many of El Anatsui's works, this is a large tapestry made up of battered pieces of metal with painful associations, held together by fragile links. Glenn then takes us on his own journey to Ghana, Africa, in conversation with his friend and traveling companion, Khyra Chiles. Did Glenn find the answers he seeks on this trip?GuestsKhyra Chiles, friend and fellow traveler of Glenn North, reflects on her experience visiting Ghana for the first time.Julián Zugazagoitia, Director and CEO of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, offers art and museums as pathways for asking brave questions.HostGlenn A. North is an award-winning poet and community leader based in Kansas City, Missouri. He is currently the Director of Inclusive Learning & Creative Impact at The Museum of Kansas City. He has previously served at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Center, American Jazz Museum, and The Black Archives of Mid-America. Having earned an M.F.A. in Poetry from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Glenn also conducts Ekphrastic poetry workshops and uses poetry to address issues of social justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, and self-empowerment.

Dante Micheaux's rich and rollicking poem “Theologies for Korah” is written on the occasion of an infant's baptism, but it's anything but baby talk or bland instruction. Religious figures, rites, and symbols are proffered, not as liturgy or lore to be swallowed whole, eyes shut, but as people, stories, and ideas that cry out to be seen, played with, and engaged with.  We invite you to subscribe to Pádraig's weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound books and his newest work, Kitchen Hymns, or listen to all our Poetry Unbound episodes.  Dante Micheaux is the author of Circus, which won the Four Quartets Prize from the Poetry Society of America and the T. S. Eliot Foundation, and Amorous Shepherd. His poems and translations have appeared in African American Review, The American Poetry Review, Callaloo, Literary Imagination, Poem­-A-Day, Poetry, and Tongue, among other journals and anthologies. Micheaux's other honors include the Oscar Wilde Award, an Amy Clampitt Residency, the Ambit Prize, and a fellowship from The New York Times Foundation. He is a Fellow and Artistic Director at Cave Canem Foundation. Micheaux's most recent work is the libretto, Sky in a Small Cage.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. And BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE is available from Bridwell Press. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books. Show Notes:Read the London Review of Books praising Aracelis Girmay's volume, How to Carry Water: Selected Poems by Lucille Clifton. Watch Girmay read Clifton's poem "praise song."Learn more about Lucille Clifton here, here, and here. Explore more about The Clifton House, and learn more about Clifton's life in Baltimore. Watch Debby Boone sing her 1977 hit, "You Light Up My Life" Listen to Deborah Ann Gibson sing "On My Own" from Les Misérables. Here is the trailer for Boxing Helena, directed by Jennifer Lynch.Read more about the friendship between Toni Morrison and James Baldwin.For more about Clifton's children's book series, Everett Anderson, read here.Here is a partial list of the poems we read and discuss on the show:"my friends""a poem written for many moynihans""5/23/67 RIP" (for Langston Hughes)"alabama 9/15/63" (which appeared in a 1999 special folio of Callalo)"jasper Texas 1998" in Ploughshares Issue #78 Spring 1999https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49491/jasper-texas-1998"If I should (to clark kent)""further note to clark""hag riding""to my last period" 

New York Times best-selling author Don Martin joins me on the podcast for a wonderful episode full of laughs, learning, and beautiful words. We kick things off by talking about his podcast, Head on Fire. Don talks about how and why he started it, and what you can expect to find by listening or watching his episodes. He interviews experts in overlooked fields, searching for answers to life's biggest and smallest questions. From there, we talk about some of his early fandom influences. From the X-Men, to a focus on the Animorphs series by Katherine Applegate. We discuss how his time spent with family in West Virginia and the history and stories that come out of Appalachia formed the foundations for his future work. Don then talks about how he started writing poetry when he was 10-12.  Under the guidance of his uncle as his poetry & writing mentor, Don continued to develop and hone his craft. If you haven't found a poet you like, Don says you just haven't found the right one and recommends a number of poets and poetry to read. Link are at the end of the show notes. Then we talk about Don's novel, Verity Vox and The Curse of Foxfire. As mentioned previously, Don talks about how the idea for the novel started with a real town and story in West Virginia. From there, Verity Vox can be described as Kiki's Delivery Service meets Old Gods of Appalachia. We talk spoiler free about the book, and Don talks about how he infused the book's town and characters with his personal history with West Virginia and the family that resides there. We also talk about what's coming next for his work, and some projects that we hinted at are out now, including Hexes and Heroes. You can find Don at:  https://bydonmartin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bydonmartin/ https://www.threads.com/@bydonmartin Verity Vox and The Curse of Foxfire - https://amzn.to/4qf4FNL Don Martin's catalog on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3M1hixS You can find Hexes and Heroes at: https://www.youtube.com/@hexesnheroes You can find Head on Fire Podcast at:  https://www.youtube.com/@HeadOnFirePod Don's Poetry Recommendations Include: Clint Smith - Above Ground - https://amzn.to/4t6Tvgx Andrea Gibson - Lord of the Butterflies - https://amzn.to/3NPX62t Franny Choi - https://amzn.to/3Ogjzps Maggie Smith - Good Bones - https://amzn.to/49RmPjI Maggie Smith - The Well Speaks Of Its Own Poison - https://amzn.to/3M1gmJS Staceyann Chin - https://amzn.to/49YGVak Beau Sia - https://amzn.to/4ann5qN Taylor Mali - https://amzn.to/4ann5qN Saul Williams - https://amzn.to/4ar4OsD Danez Smith - https://amzn.to/3NRul5G Morgan Parker - Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night - https://amzn.to/4kcF0DX Maya Popa - Wound Is the Origin of Wonder - https://amzn.to/3LPgj3Q

663. Part 2 of our conversation with Matthew and Melissa, hosts of the the "This Ain't It" podcast, covering their response to MAGA religion. Hosted by Matthew Teutsch, a scholar of African American literature and Director of the Lillian E. Smith Center, and his wife Melissa Teutsch, the show explores the intersection of culture, politics, and history. Together, they engage in deep conversations about civil rights, the power of rhetoric, and the ongoing struggle for social justice in the American South and beyond. By examining the "interminable" nature of systemic oppression, the Teutsches challenge listeners to embrace the responsibility of resistance through education and empathy. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. "The Expedition of Hernando de Soto" was written by his companion Luis Hernandez de Biedma. "When we arrived, the queen sent us one of her nieces, in a litter carried by Indians. She sent the governor a present of a necklace of beads, canoes to cross the river with, and gave us half the village to lodge in. The governor opened a large temple built in the woods, in which was buried the chiefs of the country, and took from it a quantity of pearls, amounting to six or seven arrobes, which were spoiled by being buried in the ground. We dug up two Spanish axes, a chaplet of wild olive seed, and some small beads, resembling those we had brought from Spain for the purpose of trading with the Indians. We conjectured they had obtained these things by trading with the companions of Vasquez de Ayllon. The Indians told us the sea was only about thirty leagues distant." This week in Louisiana history. January 30, 1704. Bienville was told that "Pelican" was on its way to Mobile with 27 young women. This week in New Orleans history. Frostop on Jefferson Highway Closed January 30, 2007. Just a couple of blocks from East Jefferson High School on the corner of Phlox Avenue at 4637 Airline Highway, the Frostop Drive-in Restaurant was a popular stop for burgers and root beer.  Today Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits occupies the corner. Other local Frostop locations could be found around town back in the day, and a few still exist in the greater New Orleans area. These photographs are of the Frostop which was located on Jefferson Highway in the Jefferson Plaza Shopping Center (AKA Arrow Shopping Center) which were taken the day before it closed on January 30, 2007: This week in Louisiana. Visit the Alexandria Zoo. 3016 Masonic Drive Alexandria, LA 71301 Hours: Open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Last entry at 4:30 PM) Website: thealexandriazoo.com Email: info@thealexandriazoo.com Phone: (318) 441-6810 January is an excellent time to visit, as the cooler weather keeps many of the larger mammals more active: Louisiana Habitat: A 3.5-acre exhibit showcasing native species like cougars, black bears, and alligators in a natural swamp setting. The Train: The “Bayou Le Zoo Choo Choo” offers a 10-minute narrated tour around the perimeter of the park.  African Experience: Features a 17-foot waterfall and habitat for lions, flamingos, and giant tortoises. ). Postcards from Louisiana. Sporty's Brass Band. Party in NOLA / Happy Birthday.Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

“How could there be a war in this city?” is the plaintive question that starts Oksana Makysymchuk's “Arguments for Peace”. Like ours, the world of her poem holds both the “goodness of the universe” and “a foreign leader / warning of invasion”. She offers no pat answers for what to do in the face of conflict — just a dizzying sense of disbelief and the deep desire to hold tight to the people and life around us.  We invite you to subscribe to Pádraig's weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound books and his newest work, Kitchen Hymns, or listen to all our Poetry Unbound episodes.  Oksana Maksymchuk is a bilingual Ukrainian American poet, scholar, and translator. She is the author of poetry collections Xenia and Lovy in Ukrainian. She coedited Words for War: New Poems from Ukraine, an anthology of contemporary poetry and has published a few single-author volumes of translations. Born and raised in Lviv, Ukraine, she has also lived in Chicago, Philadelphia, Budapest, Berlin, Warsaw, and Fayetteville, Arkansas. She currently teaches at the University of Chicago.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

400 years ago, a brazenly braggadocious begging ‘bedlamite' possibly penned a poem so incantatorily-poignant, so wonder-woundedly-written, so symmetrically and cognitively bruising, that it demands to be memorized and chanted aloud. Let's dive into the song of Tom O'Bedlam. ⇓ ⇓ ⇓Tom O'Bedlam's SongI. From the hag and hungry goblinThat into rags would rend ye,The spirit that stands by the naked manIn the Book of Moons defend ye,That of your five sound sensesYou never be forsaken,Nor wander from your selves with Tom Abroad to beg your bacon,While I do sing, Any food, any feeding,Feeding, drink, or clothing;Come dame or maid, be not afraid,Poor Tom will injure nothing.II.Of thirty bare years have ITwice twenty been enragèd,And of forty been three times fifteenIn durance soundly cagèdOn the lordly lofts of Bedlam,With stubble soft and dainty,Brave bracelets strong, sweet whips ding-dong,With wholesome hunger plenty,And now I sing, Any food, any feeding,Feeding, drink, or clothing;Come dame or maid, be not afraid,Poor Tom will injure nothing.III.With a thought I took for MaudlinAnd a cruse of cockle pottage,With a thing thus tall, sky bless you all,I befell into this dotage.I slept not since the Conquest,Till then I never wakèd,Till the roguish boy of love where I layMe found and stript me nakèd.And now I sing, Any food, any feeding,Feeding, drink, or clothing;Come dame or maid, be not afraid,Poor Tom will injure nothing.IV.When I short have shorn my sow's faceAnd swigged my horny barrel,In an oaken inn I pound my skinAs a suit of gilt apparel;The moon's my constant mistress,And the lowly owl my marrow;The flaming drake and the night crow makeMe music to my sorrow.While I do sing, Any food, any feeding,Feeding, drink, or clothing; Come dame or maid, be not afraid,Poor Tom will injure nothing.V.The palsy plagues my pulsesWhen I prig your pigs or pullen,Your culvers take, or matchless makeYour Chanticleer or Sullen.When I want provant with HumphreyI sup, and when benighted,I repose in Paul's with waking soulsYet never am affrighted.But I do sing, Any food, any feeding,Feeding, drink, or clothing;Come dame or maid, be not afraid,Poor Tom will injure nothing.VI. I know more than Apollo,For oft, when he lies sleepingI see the stars at bloody warsIn the wounded welkin weeping;The moon embrace her shepherd,And the Queen of Love her warrior,While the first doth horn the star of morn,And the next the heavenly Farrier.While I do sing, Any food, any feeding,Feeding, drink, or clothing;Come dame or maid, be not afraid,Poor Tom will injure nothing.VII. The gypsies, Snap and Pedro,Are none of Tom's comradoes,The punk I scorn and the cutpurse sworn,And the roaring boy's bravadoes.The meek, the white, the gentleMe handle, touch, and spare not;But those that cross Tom RynosserosDo what the panther dare not.Although I sing, Any food, any feeding,Feeding, drink, or clothing; Come dame or maid, be not afraid,Poor Tom will injure nothing.VIII.With a host of furious fanciesWhereof I am commander,With a burning spear and a horse of air,To the wilderness I wander.By a knight of ghosts and shadowsI summoned am to tourneyTen leagues beyond the wide world's end:Methinks it is no journey.Yet will I sing, Any food, any feeding,Feeding, drink, or clothing;Come dame or maid, be not afraid,Poor Tom will injure nothing.---------------------------------------Original Harold Bloom interview: https://youtu.be/EVWiwd0P0c0?si=WkhOdDTNrPwp14WS✦

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Poetry & Snow: Eirik's Winter Event Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Snøflakene falt mykt over den gamle internatskolen, som et teppe av ro.En: The snowflakes fell softly over the old boarding school, like a blanket of calm.No: Korridorene var fylt med forventning.En: The corridors were filled with anticipation.No: Elevene pyntet ivrig til vinterarrangementet.En: The students eagerly decorated for the winter event.No: Glitterstjerner hang i taket, og lysene i vinduene glødet som varme lys i vintermørket.En: Glittering stars hung from the ceiling, and the lights in the windows glowed like warm candles in the winter darkness.No: Det var post-nyttår, og snøfnuggene fanget lyset som små juveler.En: It was post-New Year, and the snowflakes caught the light like small jewels.No: Eirik sto ved vinduet i sitt lille, men hyggelige rom, fylt med tankene sine.En: Eirik stood by the window in his small, yet cozy room, filled with his thoughts.No: Utenfor så han på de andre elevene som lo og kastet snøballer.En: Outside, he watched the other students who laughed and threw snowballs.No: Han ønsket å være med, men det var noe annet som presset på i tankene hans.En: He wanted to join them, but there was something else pressing on his mind.No: I hendene holdt han et lite hefte med sine egne dikt – ord han aldri hadde delt med noen.En: In his hands, he held a small booklet of his own poems—words he had never shared with anyone.No: Eirik var en reflektert type, ofte mistet i egne tanker.En: Eirik was a reflective type, often lost in his own thoughts.No: Han beundret Astrid, som alltid var midtpunktet, lett å snakke med og full av ideer.En: He admired Astrid, who was always the centerpiece, easy to talk to and full of ideas.No: Bare tanken på å lese diktene foran henne fikk magen hans til å vri seg i nervøsitet.En: Just the thought of reading the poems in front of her made his stomach twist with nervousness.No: Mikkel, en vennlig og positiv klassekamerat, kom inn i rommet.En: Mikkel, a friendly and positive classmate, came into the room.No: "Hei Eirik, blir du med på å henge opp mer pynt?" spurte han med et varmt smil.En: "Hey Eirik, will you join us in hanging up more decorations?" he asked with a warm smile.No: Eirik nølte litt, før han viste Mikkel heftet.En: Eirik hesitated a little, before showing Mikkel the booklet.No: "Jeg har noen dikt," mumlet Eirik. "Men... jeg vet ikke om de er bra nok."En: "I have some poems," Eirik muttered. "But... I don't know if they are good enough."No: Mikkel tok imot heftet og bladde forsiktig gjennom sidene, nikket med oppriktig interesse.En: Mikkel accepted the booklet and flipped through the pages carefully, nodding with genuine interest.No: "Disse er gode, Eirik! Du må lese dem under arrangementet!"En: "These are good, Eirik! You should read them at the event!"No: Men Eirik var ikke sikker.En: But Eirik wasn't sure.No: Hva om ingen likte dem?En: What if no one liked them?No: Hva om Astrid ikke likte dem?En: What if Astrid didn't like them?No: Senere, mens de satte opp dekorasjoner i aulaen, kom Astrid bort.En: Later, while they were setting up decorations in the auditorium, Astrid approached.No: Øynene hennes lyste opp som stjernene i taket.En: Her eyes lit up like the stars on the ceiling.No: "Hei Eirik, Mikkel sier du har dikt du vil dele. Kan jeg se?"En: "Hey Eirik, Mikkel says you have poems you'd like to share. Can I see?"No: Hendene hans skalv litt, men han ga henne heftet.En: His hands trembled a little, but he handed her the booklet.No: Hun leste ivrig, og et stort smil spredte seg over ansiktet hennes.En: She read eagerly, and a big smile spread across her face.No: "Disse er nydelige, Eirik. Du burde absolutt lese dem!"En: "These are beautiful, Eirik. You should absolutely read them!"No: Arrangementet nærmet seg.En: The event drew closer.No: Korridoren var full av spente elever, og scenen var satt i aulaen.En: The corridor was full of excited students, and the stage was set in the auditorium.No: Eirik sto bak kulissene, helt i sine egne tanker.En: Eirik stood behind the scenes, completely absorbed in his own thoughts.No: Skulle han virkelig gjøre dette?En: Should he really do this?No: Angsten rev i magen, men han visste at dette var hans mulighet.En: The anxiety tugged at his stomach, but he knew this was his opportunity.No: "Neste er Eirik med et dikt," annonserte Astrid fra scenen.En: "Next is Eirik with a poem," announced Astrid from the stage.No: Hennes oppmuntrende blikk fanget Eirik, og han tok et dypt pust før han trådte frem mot mikrofonen.En: Her encouraging glance caught Eirik, and he took a deep breath before stepping forward to the microphone.No: Rommene var stille mens han leste.En: The room was silent as he read.No: Ordene, som han hadde fryktet, fløt lett, nesten som vinterens egen poesi i snøen.En: The words, which he had feared, flowed easily, almost like the winter's own poetry in the snow.No: Da han var ferdig, slo applausen mot ham som en varm bølge, og Astrid så på ham med stolthet.En: When he finished, the applause hit him like a warm wave, and Astrid looked at him with pride.No: Eirik smilte, uventet styrket av handlingen.En: Eirik smiled, unexpectedly strengthened by the act.No: Han hadde funnet stemmen sin.En: He had found his voice.No: Stoltheten i øynene til klassekameratene, og Astrids stolte smil, fortalte ham at hans ord betydde noe.En: The pride in his classmates' eyes, and Astrid's proud smile told him that his words meant something.No: Ikke bare for ham, men for alle rundt ham.En: Not just to him, but to everyone around him.No: Winterarrangementet ble livlig, fylt med latter og glede.En: The winter event became lively, filled with laughter and joy.No: Men for Eirik, hadde noe viktigere skjedd.En: But for Eirik, something more important had happened.No: Han hadde overvunnet sin frykt og funnet motet til å dele sin indre verden.En: He had overcome his fear and found the courage to share his inner world.No: Det var den beste gaven vinteren kunne gi.En: It was the best gift winter could give. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snøflakenesoftly: myktcorridors: korridoreneanticipation: forventningdecorated: pyntetevent: arrangementetglittering: glitteradmirable: beundretcenterpiece: midtpunktettrembled: skjelvcourage: motetreflected: reflektertopportunity: mulighetapplause: applausenabsorbed: absorbertpride: stolthetjewels: juvelercozy: hyggeligethoughts: tankenepressing: pressetbooklet: heftehesitated: nøltegenuine: oppriktigsetting: satte oppencouraging: oppmuntrendeglance: blikkanxiety: angstenunexpectedly: uventetovercome: overvunnetjoy: glede

Fluent Fiction - Italian: When Poetry Meets Art in a Florentine Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-01-30-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Luca camminava lentamente lungo i corridoi del collegio di Firenze, immerso nei propri pensieri.En: Luca walked slowly along the corridors of the collegio in Firenze, immersed in his own thoughts.It: Era inverno e l'aria fredda filtrava dalle finestre antiche, donando un'atmosfera magica al luogo.En: It was winter, and the cold air filtered through the ancient windows, giving a magical atmosphere to the place.It: Il collegio era un edificio storico, con una biblioteca grandiosa e sale comuni accoglienti, perfette per studiare e socializzare.En: The collegio was a historical building, with a grand library and cozy common rooms, perfect for studying and socializing.It: Quella mattina, Luca si stava preparando per la lezione di letteratura.En: That morning, Luca was preparing for the literature class.It: Era una delle sue materie preferite, nonostante la sua timidezza.En: It was one of his favorite subjects, despite his shyness.It: Aveva sempre amato la poesia, ma non aveva mai avuto il coraggio di condividerla con nessuno, tranne Alessandro, il suo migliore amico.En: He had always loved poetry, but he had never had the courage to share it with anyone, except Alessandro, his best friend.It: Alessandro era sempre pronto ad ascoltare e incoraggiare Luca a esprimersi di più.En: Alessandro was always ready to listen and encourage Luca to express himself more.It: Mentre si sedeva nella classe, la professoressa annuncia un nuovo progetto: lavorare in coppia per analizzare poesie famose e creare qualcosa di originale.En: As he sat in the class, the teacher announced a new project: to work in pairs to analyze famous poems and create something original.It: Luca sentì un misto di entusiasmo e paura.En: Luca felt a mix of excitement and fear.It: Quando la professoressa li divide in coppie, Luca viene abbinato a Giulia.En: When the teacher paired them up, Luca was matched with Giulia.It: Giulia era tutto ciò che Luca non era: estroversa, sicura di sé e con una passione per l'arte.En: Giulia was everything Luca was not: outgoing, confident, and with a passion for art.It: Luca si sentiva nervoso al pensiero di lavorare con lei.En: Luca felt nervous at the thought of working with her.It: Tuttavia, sapeva che questa era un'opportunità per aprirsi.En: However, he knew this was an opportunity to open up.It: Durante il loro primo incontro, Giulia mostrò subito il suo entusiasmo.En: During their first meeting, Giulia immediately showed her enthusiasm.It: "Amo i colori e le forme," disse, "ma le parole, oh, quanto sono potenti!"En: "I love colors and shapes," she said, "but words, oh, how powerful they are!"It: Luca s'illuminò.En: Luca lit up.It: Non era abituato a sentir parlare qualcuno della poesia con tanta passione.En: He was not used to hearing someone talk about poetry with such passion.It: Decise che era il momento di correre un rischio.En: He decided it was time to take a risk.It: Nel loro secondo incontro, portò con sé un piccolo quaderno.En: During their second meeting, he brought a small notebook with him.It: Tremante, lo passò a Giulia.En: Trembling, he handed it to Giulia.It: "Ho scritto alcune poesie," mormorò.En: "I wrote some poems," he murmured.It: Giulia lesse in silenzio, i suoi occhi si spostavano velocemente da una parola all'altra.En: Giulia read silently, her eyes swiftly moving from one word to another.It: Quando alzò lo sguardo, i suoi occhi scintillavano.En: When she looked up, her eyes were sparkling.It: "Luca, è bellissimo.En: "Luca, it's beautiful.It: Posso mostrarti qualcosa?"En: Can I show you something?"It: disse.En: she said.It: Tirò fuori un album di schizzi e lo aprì su una pagina piena di colori e immagini ispirate dalle sue poesie.En: She pulled out a sketchbook and opened it to a page full of colors and images inspired by his poems.It: Era come se avesse trasformato le parole in arte visiva.En: It was as if she had transformed the words into visual art.It: Luca rimase incantato.En: Luca was enchanted.It: Sentiva per la prima volta che qualcuno lo comprendeva davvero.En: It was the first time he felt truly understood by someone.It: Da quel giorno, Luca e Giulia iniziarono a lavorare insieme non solo al progetto ma anche ai loro sogni.En: From that day on, Luca and Giulia began working together not only on the project but also on their dreams.It: I pomeriggi nella biblioteca del collegio diventavano il loro rifugio, un luogo dove parole e colori si univano creando qualcosa di unico.En: Afternoons in the collegio library became their refuge, a place where words and colors united to create something unique.It: Con il tempo, la loro amicizia crebbe in qualcosa di più profondo.En: Over time, their friendship grew into something deeper.It: Alla fine dell'inverno, Luca era cambiato.En: By the end of winter, Luca had changed.It: Aveva trovato il coraggio di aprirsi, di fidarsi degli altri con la propria voce.En: He had found the courage to open up, to trust others with his own voice.It: E, accanto a Giulia, sentiva che poteva essere se stesso.En: And, next to Giulia, he felt he could be himself.It: Aveva imparato che ogni rischio portava a una nuova possibilità.En: He had learned that every risk led to a new possibility.It: E la possibilità di amare.En: And the possibility to love. Vocabulary Words:the corridor: il corridoiothe collegio: il collegioslowly: lentamentethe atmosphere: l'atmosferagrand: grandiosathe library: la bibliotecathe common room: la sala comuneshyness: la timidezzato share: condividerethe project: il progettoto pair (up): abbinarethe risk: il rischioto tremble: tremarethe notebook: il quadernoswiftly: velocementeto sparkle: scintillarethe sketchbook: l'album di schizzienchanted: incantatoto unite: unireunique: unicotrust: la fiduciathe possibility: la possibilitàto immerse: immergersiancient: anticheto socialize: socializzareenthusiasm: l'entusiasmoto announce: annunciareto analyze: analizzareto transform: trasformareto create: creare

Lee Woodman is a profoundly artistic individual whose global upbringing in countries like France and India has imbued her with a unique voice enriched by diverse cultural dynamics. She perceives artistic expression, particularly poetry, as an amalgam of all arts, where language, observation, and listening converge in a powerful and unique form. Woodman's rational skepticism and exploration of the unexplainable infuse her work with depth, as she navigates the emotional landscapes of color, mood, and healing in her poetry. Through her mentorship and passion for accessible artistic expression, she fosters an inclusive environment that celebrates and connects individuals across cultures and senses.(00:00:49) Lee Woodman's Inspiring Journey Through Mentorship(00:11:08) Color and Poetry: Evoking Emotional Artistry(00:16:33) Woodman's Multidisciplinary Approach to Poetry(00:24:57) "Exploring Color Psychology's Impact Through 'Colorscapes'"(00:32:49) Sensory Exploration and Cultural Connection through Art

Lo scorso agosto siamo andati a trovare i migliori studenti di italiano delle scuole del Victoria, che hanno "battagliato" a colpi di poesie e scritti dei più importanti autori della letteratura italiana.

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In Armen Davoudian's casually intimate poem “Coming Out of the Shower”,  mother and son perform their morning routines in the small, shared space of their household's only bathroom. She chats and puts on her makeup, while he showers and uses her shampoo and robe — oh what rhythm, affection, and ease are to be seen in this dance they both know so well.  We invite you to subscribe to Pádraig's weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound books and his newest work, Kitchen Hymns, or listen to all our Poetry Unbound episodes.  Armen Davoudian has an MFA from Johns Hopkins University, and is currently a PhD candidate in English at Stanford University. His poems and translations from Persian appear in Poetry Magazine, the Hopkins Review, the Yale Review, and elsewhere. His chapbook, Swan Song, won the Frost Place Competition. Armen grew up in Isfahan, Iran, and currently lives in California.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Sex & Power Podcast: Truth-telling that liberates with Mike Steve Collins: The Anti-Civil Rights MovementMike Collins is the author of The Anti-Civil Rights Movement: Affirmative Action as Wedge and Weapon (University Press of Kansas, 2024), Understanding Etheridge Knight, updated edition (University of South Carolina Press, 2023), and The Traveling Queen (poems, Sheep Meadow Press, 2013). His essays have appeared in Harper's Magazine, The Oxford American, The Cambridge Companion to American Prison Writing and Mass Incarceration, Fight & Fiddle, Callaloo, PMLA, and elsewhere. His poems have appeared in New Letters, About Place, 32 Poems, The Rupture, JAMA, The American Journal of Poetry, and elsewhere. He teaches at Texas A & M University.https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700637140/  Our conversation today focuses on his recent book The Anti-Civil Rights Movement: Affirmative Action as Wedge and Weapon, where Mike examines how policies created to promote opportunity and fairness were slowly reshaped into tools that divided the very groups they were meant to empower.FIND MIKE on TikTok @mike.steve.collinsFIND JANICE SELBIE:Janice Selbie's best-selling book, Divorcing Religion: A Memoir and Survival Handbook, is available here. https://amzn.to/4mnDxuoRecordings from the Shameless Sexuality: Life After Purity Culture conference 2025 available here. https://www.shamelesssexuality.org/Religious Trauma Survivor Support Groups happen online Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern. Sign up here. https://www.divorcing-religion.com/servicesFor help with recovery from religious trauma, book a free 20-minute consultation with Janice here. https://www.divorcing-religion.com/servicesFollow Janice and Divorcing Religion on Social Media:linktr.ee/janiceselbieThe Divorcing Religion Podcast is for entertainment purposes only. If you need help with your mental health, please consult a qualified, secular, mental health clinician. The views expressed by guests are not necessarily held by the host.Support the show

"I'd say I love you even at your darkest, and please don't go." This week, we continue our winter songs conversation with a deep dive into "Forever Winter" from Red (Taylor's Version). Content warning: This episode discusses mental health struggles, suicide, and grief. We explore the song line by line, examining themes of helplessness, survivor's guilt, the weight of supporting someone through mental illness, and how Taylor captures the raw emotions of loving someone at their darkest. Join us as we unpack what it means to promise "I won't go away" and why this vault track remains one of Taylor's most emotionally devastating songs. Subscribe for free to get episode updates or upgrade to paid to get our After School premium content: aptaylorswift.substack.com/subscribe. After School subscribers get monthly bonus episodes, exclusive content, and early access to help shape future topics! Stay up to date at aptaylorswift.com Episode Highlights: [00:01] Introduction and content warning - mental health and grief discussion [02:53] Why Taylor has never performed this song live - the pattern of deeply personal songs [16:44] Red era context: Mental health conversations in 2010 vs. today [32:52] "I'll be summer sun for you forever" - The impossibility of being someone's savior [34:06] Bridge analysis: "If I was standing there in your apartment" [45:04] "Believe in one thing, I won't go away" - Poetry of immortalization [59:32] The toll of supporting someone: When care requires its own support system Follow AP Taylor Swift podcast on social! TikTok → tiktok.com/@APTaylorSwift Instagram → instagram.com/APTaylorSwift YouTube → youtube.com/@APTaylorSwift Link Tree → linktr.ee/aptaylorswift Bookshop.org → bookshop.org/shop/apts Libro.fm → tinyurl.com/aptslibro Contact us at aptaylorswift@gmail.com Affiliate Codes: Krowned Krystals - krownedkrystals.com use code APTS at checkout for 10% off! Libro.fm - Looking for an audiobook? Check out our Libro.fm playlist and use code APTS30 for 30% off books found here tinyurl.com/aptslibro This podcast is neither related to nor endorsed by Taylor Swift, her companies, or record labels. All opinions are our own. Intro music produced by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z

After their first time reading together, poet-pals Lynne and Patricia sit down with a seriously sleep-deprived Dion at the Dream Inn in Santa Cruz, California to read and discuss their poems as the sound of waves pulses in the background.Lynne Thompson was the 4th Poet Laureate for the City of Los Angeles. The daughter of Caribbean immigrants, her poetry collections include Beg No Pardon (2007), winner of the Perugia Press Prize and the Great Lakes Colleges Association's New Writers Award; Start With A Small Guitar (2013), from What Books Press; and Fretwork (2019), winner of the Marsh Hawk Press Poetry Prize. Thompson's honors include the Tucson Festival of Books Literary Award (poetry) and the Stephen Dunn Prize for Poetry as well as fellowships from the City of Los Angeles, Vermont Studio Center, and the Summer Literary Series in Kenya. Her work has appeared in Ploughshares, Poetry, Poem-A-Day (Academy of American Poets), New England Review, Colorado Review, Pleiades, Ecotone, and Best American Poetry, to name a few.Patricia Smith is the author of ten books of poetry, including The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems (Scribner 2025), winner of the National Book Award for Poetry; Unshuttered; Incendiary Art, winner of the 2018 Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award, the 2017 Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the 2018 NAACP Image Award, and finalist for the 2018 Pulitzer Prize; Shoulda Been Jimi Savannah, winner of the Lenore Marshall Prize from the Academy of American Poets; Blood Dazzler, a National Book Award finalist; and Gotta Go, Gotta Flow, a collaboration with award-winning Chicago photographer Michael Abramson. Her other books include the poetry volumes Teahouse of the Almighty, Close to Death, Big Towns Big Talk, Life According to Motown; the children's book Janna and the Kings and the history Africans in America, a companion book to the award-winning PBS series.  Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, Poetry, The Paris Review, The Baffler,  BOMB, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Tin House and in Best American Poetry and Best American Essays.Smith is a professor in the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University and a former Distinguished Professor for the City University of New York.

Hello Friends,This is Osha and I want to share a poem that came tumbling out yesterday morning in response to the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti and all the brave souls who gathered in the streets of Minneapolis, in below freezing cold to protest. I stand with you.If you enjoyed this show, please leave a positive review and share with your friends. Thank you! Osha

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Send us a textPlaywright, pianist, and composer along with her collaborator Raymond O. Caldwell who is a director, producer, and artistic director of The Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, stopped by the studio to discuss their latest project - Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience. While our conversation did have a few technical setbacks, we were able to get back on track about their budding relationship, Adrienne's personal and collaborative relationship with June, building the team that would encapsulate the life and poetry of June as well as her importance to society and her concept of the "rings of connection." We unpack the process of combining conflicting visions in collaboration, the importance of trust and sharing a vision, and centering on the work. We also discuss introducing new elements durning the last few weeks of rehearsal, the evolution of different iterations, surprise revelations, unconventional storytelling, creating a through line from unconnected sources, and the secret to smooth transitions. It's wonderful back-and-forth that becomes a little silly at the end, but the whole conversation is insightful and entertaining. Enjoy!For tickets to Poetry for the People at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles from January 27th through March 29th, visit - https://www.fountaintheatre.com/events/poetry-for-the-peopleAdrienne Torf, is a playwright, pianist, and composer. In 2022, Adrienne co-devised the theater piece Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience with Raymond O. Caldwell at Theater Alliance in Washington DC. The show was awarded the 2023 Helen Hayes Theater Washington Award for Outstanding New Play or Musical Adaptation and enjoyed a second run in 2024. It is slated to run at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles in early 2026.Also set for production in 2026 is For Women Serving Time, an extended poem/opera for which she composed the score, with text by Fatemeh Keshavarz, produced by IN Series Opera in Washington, DC. Her community-collaboration performance piece The Awesome Difficult Work of Love, which was produced in Madison WI (2008), San Francisco (2012) and Sedona, AZ (2022), and will be produced in Flint, MI in Spring, 2026.Raymond O. Caldwell has written and adapted new works for Theater Alliance and the Kennedy Center, including Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks from the book by 2024 MacArthur recipient Jason Reynolds. Prior to joining the Fountain Theatre he was the artistic director at Theater Alliance for six seasons where he directed, developed, and produced. He expanded the company's digital footprint during the pandemic, developing, directing, and producing new works from emerging local artists.Links to sites and resources mentioned in this episode -www.fountaintheatre.comSocials for Adrienne Torf and Raymond O. Caldwell -www.adriennetorf.comIG - @adriennetorf FB - https://www.facebook.com/adriennetorfwww.raymondocaldwell.comIG - @raymondocaldwellFB -  https://www.facebook.com/raymondocaldwellWebsites and socials for James Elden, Punk Monkey Production,s and Playwright's Spotlight -Punk Monkey Productions - www.punkmonkeyproductions.comPLAY Noir -www.playnoir.comPLAY Noir Anthology –www.punkmonkeyproductions.com/contact.htmlJames Elden -Twitter - @jameseldensauerIG - @alakardrakeFB - fb.com/jameseldensauerPunk Monkey Productions and PLAY Noir - Twitter - @punkmonkeyprods                  - @playnoirla IG - @punkmonkeyprods       - @playnoir_la Playwright's Spotlight -Twitter - @wrightlightpod IG - @playwrights_spotlightSupport the show

In this episode, Mike and Tim navigate through a snowpocalypse while discussing the nuances of faith, hope, and the human experience. They delve into the complexities of optimism versus hope, the role of spiritual disciplines, and the unexpected ways God might work in our lives. Further, they explore various themes surrounding faith, politics, and the human experience. They discuss the impact of current events on personal and communal faith, the role of poetry in reflection, and the importance of spiritual disciplines. The conversation also delves into the influence of right-wing populism on Christianity, and the significance of being receptive to divine nudges. Join them for a thoughtful conversation that challenges conventional beliefs and encourages a deeper understanding of spirituality in today's world. Chapters 00:00 - Snowpocalypse and Family Celebrations 2:57 - Preparing for the Storm 05:48 - Poetry and Reflection 09:08 - MAGA Jesus vs. Real Jesus 11:58 - The Role of Faith in Politics 15:12 - Hope vs. Optimism 18:02 - God's Presence in Suffering 20:59 - Prayer as an Act of Resistance 33:15 - The Nature of Divine Influence 38:07 - Understanding Gifts and Human Agency 43:51 - Nudging and Spiritual Awareness 50:07 - The Power of Example and Influence 56:31 - The Role of Spiritual Disciplines As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

Please Support Breaking Form!Review the show on Apple Podcasts here.Aaron's STOP LYING is available from the Pitt Poetry Series. And BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE is available from Bridwell Press. James's ROMANTIC COMEDY is available from Four Way Books.NOTES:Gwendolyn Brooks published "The Bean Eaters" in Poetry Magazine in 1959. Check out the video of this interview with Gwendolyn Brooks. Here is Sylvia Plath's "Aftermath." Listen to this October 1962 interview with Plath by Peter Orr for the British Council. Read Gary Soto's "Avocado Lake." Linda Pastan published her poem "Waiting Room" in the October 1984 issue of Poetry. Here's Suji Kwok Kim's "Occupation" which appeared in the July 1994 Poetry. Here is a 2008 reading by Kim (~28 min).Watch Cher introduce her song "Just Like Jesse James" during her Farewell Tour.Read "The Speed of Darkness" by Muriel Rukeyser.

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Voor veel jazzliefhebbers is jazz bijna synoniem met instrumentale muziek. Onterecht, naam mijn mening. Deze TORcast een aantal jazzklassiekers waarbij de tekst echt een centrale rol speelt — songs waarin het verhaal, de emotie of de poëzie minstens zo belangrijk is als de muzikale uitvoering. Billie Holiday – “Strange Fruit” (1939) Een van de meest aangrijpende jazznummers ooit. De tekst — gebaseerd op een gedicht van Abel Meeropol — beschrijft lynchpartijen in het Amerikaanse zuiden. De woorden maken het nummer; zonder de tekst zou de impact ondenkbaar zijn. Nina Simone – “Mississippi Goddam” (1964) Een scherpe, bijna cabareteske aanklacht tegen racisme en geweld. Simone gebruikt haar stem als politiek instrument, en de tekst draagt de volledige kracht van het nummer. Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong – “Summertime” (1935; jazzinterpretaties jaren '50) Oorspronkelijk uit Porgy and Bess. De tekst is simpel maar poëtisch; de dromerige, bijna wiegende woorden vormen de kern van elke jazzversie. Nat King Cole – “Nature Boy” (1948) Een mystiek, filosofisch verhaaltje in liedvorm. De tekst is poëtisch en tijdloos en draagt vrijwel volledig de melancholieke sfeer. Het nummer werd geschreven door eden ahbez, een excentrieke Amerikaanse songwriter die leefde volgens naturistische en spirituele principes. Hij schreef zijn naam bewust volledig in kleine letters en leefde jarenlang een ascetisch leven in Californië. Volgens biografische informatie ontstond “Nature Boy” terwijl ahbez bijna kluizenaarsachtig leefde in een grot nabij Palm Springs. [en.wikipedia.org] Sarah Vaughan – “Lullaby of Birdland” (1954) Een nummer waarin de tekst perfect de romantiek van jazz en nachtclubs vangt. Veel vocalisten laten hun improvisaties versmelten met de lyrische inhoud. Billie Holiday – “God Bless the Child” (1941) Holiday schreef het zelf. Het gaat over onafhankelijkheid, trots en de harde realiteit van financiële ongelijkheid. De woorden zijn essentieel voor de emotie. Eric Clapton – “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down And Out” (geschreven door Jimmy Cox, 1923) Het lied vertelt over iemand die ooit leefde als een miljonair, vrijgevig was naar vrienden en leefde in luxe. Maar zodra het geld op is, blijft er niets over — geen vrienden, geen middelen, geen status. De beroemde regel: “Nobody knows you when you’re down and out.” verwoordt op pijnlijke wijze de eenzaamheid die kan ontstaan door financiële tegenslag en het opportunisme van relaties die afhankelijk zijn van geld. Carmen McRae – “'Round Midnight” (met tekst van Bernie Hanighen) Oorspronkelijk een instrumentaal stuk van Monk, maar met de tekst krijgt het een totaal andere, intieme dimensie: een verhaal van nachtelijke melancholie. Frank Sinatra – “Angel Eyes” (1958) Een klassieker uit de bebop- en croonertraditie. De tekst vol liefdesverdriet staat centraal; Sinatra's interpretatie is bijna theater. Chet Baker – “My Funny Valentine” (1952) Hoewel vaak zacht en fragiel gezongen, draagt de tekst de hele emotionele lading. Een van de beroemdste jazzstandards waarbij de woorden de complexe liefde weergeven. Abbey Lincoln – “Throw It Away” (1980) Lincoln staat bekend om poëtische, spirituele teksten. In dit nummer zijn de woorden – over loslaten en innerlijke vrijheid – de kern van het stuk. Ella Fitzgerald, The Paul Smith Quartet – Mack The Knife (1960) Tijdens dit concert vergat Ella Fitzgerald de originele tekst van “Mack the Knife” — en in plaats van te stoppen, improviseerde ze ter plekke geheel nieuwe, geestige en ritmisch briljante teksten. Dit moment werd iconisch, omdat het haar ongeëvenaarde spontaniteit, muzikaliteit en humor liet zien. Volgens bronnen is dit optreden een van haar meest geprezen liveperformances ooit. Ze improviseert onder meer regels als dat ze “de tekst kwijt is”, en maakt zelfs grappen over hoe goed ze zichzelf vindt. Het publiek reageert uitzinnig; de performance werd meteen legendarisch.

Translator, performance artist, writer, and educator Haleh Liza Gafori on translating Rumi with fidelity and music, and what his poetry can teach us about liberation, attention, and love.You'll learn:Habits Haleh uses to re-centre and get quiet enough to work. How she learned to trust sound and rhythm first, and let meaning arrive through the ear. The moment she realised she needed to make her own translations, and what triggered that decision. A simple test for “is this translation working?”, including why one wrong image can flip the whole poem. Principles Haleh uses to keep translations clear, musical, and emotionally true in English. What an editor can mean by “find your voice,” and how to develop a consistent voice as a translator. How to work with old texts honestly, including naming what doesn't align with your ethics today. What Rumi can teach modern readers about attention, ego, and compassion in daily life. How love shows up in Rumi as a discipline, not a vibe, and why that matters in hard times. What Haleh is building next, and how teaching can deepen (not dilute) your creative practice. About Haleh Liza Gafori:Haleh Liza Gafori is a New York City-born translator, performance artist, writer, and educator of Persian descent. A 2024 MacDowell fellow, she has translated the poetry of the Persian mystic and sage Rumi. Her book of translations, Gold: Poems by Rumi, was published by New York Review Books in 2022. Her second volume of translations, Water: Poems by Rumi, was released in 2025, also by NYRB Classics. Supported by an NYSCA grant, Gafori has created a musical and cross-media performance based on the book, and has presented her work through performances, lectures, and workshops at institutions such as Lincoln Center, Stanford University, the Academy of American Poets, and Sarah Lawrence College. Her book of translations Gold has been incorporated into curricula at universities across the country. For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

This week, we share a special reflection from Rev. Bill Haley exploring and savoring several poems from Christian mystics through the centuries. Bill draws the poems from the book, For Lovers of God Everywhere by Roger Housden (Hoosden), and each offers a slightly different window into what it means to be a Christian mystic.View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer PracticesLearn More About Spiritual Direction through CoracleExplore More Encounters with Beautyinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

662. Part 1 of our conversation with Matthew and Melissa, hosts of the the "This Ain't It" podcast, covering their response to MAGA religion. Hosted by Matthew Teutsch, a scholar of African American literature and Director of the Lillian E. Smith Center, and his wife Melissa Teutsch, the show explores the intersection of culture, politics, and history. Together, they engage in deep conversations about civil rights, the power of rhetoric, and the ongoing struggle for social justice in the American South and beyond. By examining the "interminable" nature of systemic oppression, the Teutsches challenge listeners to embrace the responsibility of resistance through education and empathy. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Dorothy Day wrote the article, “Florence Is a Communist.”     “Do you know what Communism is, Florence?”    “Yes, I am a Communist,” Florence stated, and afterward when we were alone together in the kitchen she went into more details about her beliefs.     “Communism,” she stated, “is to help the poor.” So the poor of the small town of Jacobi where she came from, were quite ready to be enrolled in the ranks of the Communists.     There were about eighty Negroes signed up with the Communist group in her little town in Louisiana, and in the neighboring towns of Lettsworth, Lagonia, Batchelor, Torras and Susport there were groups of from forty to sixty in each town.     They were not doing anything much at present, not even meeting, she explained, since the young Communist organizer who had been keeping contact with them had been jailed and run out of town. He had been transferred by the Party to another state, so there the matter was halted. This week in Louisiana history. January 23, 1680. Bienville born in Montreal, Canada, 12 of 14 children.  This week in New Orleans history. The Clio streetcar ran from January 23, 1867 until September 1, 1932.  This line originally ran from Canal Street up to Clio Street to Magnolia Street, returning on Erato and Carondelet Streets. In 1874, it was extended across Canal Street to Elysian Fields, making it the first streetcar line to cross Canal Street. It was extended at both ends from time to time, before giving up its territory to newer lines in 1932. This week in Louisiana. January 31, 2026 The Legends of Hip Hop Tour Shreveport Municipal Auditorium 705 Elvis Presley Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 Website: shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com Email: info@shreveportmunicipalauditorium.com Phone: (318) 841-4000 A star-studded concert featuring some of the biggest names in classic hip hop. Lineup & Details This event takes place in the historic venue where Elvis Presley got his start: 7:00 PM: Doors open to the public. 8:00 PM: Show starts. The Lineup: The 2026 tour features performances by Webbie, Ying Yang Twins, Trina, and Lil' Keke. The Venue: The “Muni” is a National Historic Landmark, offering an intimate and high-enenrgy atmosphere.  The After-Party: Many local downtown Shreveport bars host unofficial after-parties following the show. End: Approximately 11:30 PM. Note for Listeners: This is an all-ages show, but parental discretion is advised due to concert volume and lyrical content. Postcards from Louisiana. Florida Street Blowhards at LSU. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

We're back with our first proper episode of 2026, and this one has it all! Felix debriefs on his trip to Hong Kong, where he got a sneak peek of Van Cleef & Arpels' impressive Poetry of Time exhibition, followed by a chat about the latest and greatest watch releases from LVMH Watch Week. Then it's time for our chat with the charming Robin Tallendier, co-founder of Atelier Wen, from when Felix caught up with him at Dubai Watch Week. VC&A poetry of Time in Hong Kong (1:06) Former VC&A CEO Nicolas Bos on OT (1:47) LVMH Watch Week latest releases (5:40) Robin Tallendier Interview (17:00) Atelier Wen Atelier Wen on Instagram   Show Notes: https://www.otpodcast.com.au/show-notes OT: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/X3Vvc9z7aV How to follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ot.podcast https://www.facebook.com/otpodcastau https://instagram.com/andygreenlive https://instagram.com/fkscholz Send us an email: otthepodcast@gmail.com If you liked our podcast, please remember to like/share and subscribe.

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Culture Friday on the price of pro-life witness, a review of two very different mysteries, an exploration of poetry and music, and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donateAdditional support comes from the Joshua Program at St. Dunstan's Academy in Virginia ... a gap year shaping young men ... through trades, farming, prayer ... stdunstansacademy.orgAnd from Pensacola Christian College. Academic excellence, biblical worldview, affordable cost. go.pcci.edu/world

Some religions and some people have very specific ideas about “grace”, and that includes poet Orlando Ricardo Menes. In the carefully constructed “Grace”, he manages to both demystify and remystify what grace is, leaving us with the possibility that at any moment or no moment it could pour down and quench us all. Intrigued? Confused? Give this episode a listen.  We invite you to subscribe to Pádraig's weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound books and his newest work, Kitchen Hymns, or listen to all our Poetry Unbound episodes.  Orlando Ricardo Menes teaches in the Creative Writing Program at the University of Notre Dame, where he is a professor of English. He is also the author of several other works of poetry, including Memoria, Fetish, and Heresies. He lives in South Bend, Indiana.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ben Maller talks about former Chargers DC Jesse Minter getting hired as the new Ravens head coach and if it's fair to expect instant results, what the decision to hire someone from the Harbaugh coaching tree tells us, Bills Mafia's petition to bring back Sean McDermott, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Idaho tips a glass to Scotland's beloved poet Robert Burns with a night of verse, tradition and celebration marking more than a century of local Scottish heritage.

Hello to you listening in Torino, Italy!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories With Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.I spend 2 hours every Thursday afternoon with my wonderfully supportive, encouraging, questioning, criticizing, hot seating, creative MasterMind Group. Before we get together we exchange our 4Rs from the prior week detailing our Results, Reaches, Resistances and Resources.Ah, Resistance! Tricky is thy name. It's the step you don't want to take because you're afraid, bored, uncertain, anxious, tired, or just plain disgusted with it all. As the poet David Whyte reminds us: "We must start close in taking the first step - the one we don't want to take."Click HERE to listen to Whyte recite his own poem, Start Close In.If you're like me you've probably learned that the sooner you face up to your resistance and move toward your task or project the more confident you are likely to feel and perhaps begin asking yourself, “What took me so long?”Story Prompt: What was powerful, striking, exciting, maybe even liberating about the notion of taking that first step, the one close in? Now, where will you go? Write that story! And tell it out loud. Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Communication Services, email me to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

Episode: 2552 Frederick the Great, Patron of the Arts.  Today, what made Frederick great?

Forward momentum doesn't have to roar. This week we lean into Aquarius season's clean, future-facing energy and explore how small, decisive actions can open big space in your life. We explore how to trust instincts, measure nonlinear progress, and embody The Emperor's clean, grounded authority in daily choices. Think clear boundaries, values-led routines, and simple, dated actions that break inertia. Along the way, we invite you to track both linear milestones and nonlinear gains, training your attention to witness progress without perfectionism. Key themes include:• weekly energy points to empowered decisions• guidance to trust instincts without second guessing• image of open space and decisive movement• momentum framed as steady, not explosive• journaling prompt on nonlinear progress• uncovering the deeper why beneath goals• measuring character, resilience, and perspective• tarot focus on The Emperor and sovereignty• practical steps for small, dated actionsIf this resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review with one decision you're ready to make. Your reflection might be the spark someone else needs to move forward.Tune in next week for a new episode to support and empower your light.--Your Heart Magic is a space where heart wisdom, spirituality, and psychology meet. Enjoy episodes centered on mental health, spirituality, personal growth, healing, and well-being. Featured as one of the best Heart Energy and Akashic Records Podcasts in 2025 by PlayerFM and Globally Ranked in the top 5% in Listen Notes.Dr. BethAnne Kapansky Wright is a Licensed Psychologist, Spiritual Educator, and Akashic Records Reader. She is the author of Small Pearls Big Wisdom, the Award-Winning Lamentations of the Sea, its sequels, and several books of poetry. A psychologist with a mystic mind, she weaves perspectives from both worlds to offer holistic wisdom.FIND DR. BETHANNE ONLINE:BOOKS- www.bethannekw.com/books FACEBOOK - www.facebook.com/drbethannekw INSTAGRAM - www.instagram.com/dr.bethannekw WEBSITE - www.bethannekw.com CONTACT FORM - www.bethannekw.com/contact

This week, Tristram Fane Saunders surveys the poetic landscape; and Toby Lichtig on a rediscovered slice of life in 1930s Berlin.'A History of England in 25 Poems', by Catherine Clarke'Rhyme and Reason: A short history of poetry and people (for people who don't usually read poetry)', by Mark Forsyth'Endless Present: Selected articles, reviews and dispatches, 2010-23', by Rory Waterman'The Privatisation of Poetry', by Andy Croft'Beautiful Feelings of Sensitive People: Screen grabs of British poetry in the 21st century', by Andrew Duncan'Berlin Shuffle', by Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz, translated by Philip BoehmProduced by Charlotte Pardy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In fewer than two dozen lines, Cyrus Cassells's poem “Jasmine” offers readers a multisensory, cinematic immersion into late spring life in Rome. Not only is the “sweet, steady broadcast” of jasmine ever-present amid “the joyous braiding of sun and rain”, but there's also Daria, a “crone-glorious” neighbor, with a story about her romance with the gallant Galliano. It's la dolce vita, without overindulgence or artifice. We invite you to subscribe to Pádraig's weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound books and his newest work, Kitchen Hymns, or listen to all our Poetry Unbound episodes.  Cyrus Cassells, former poet laureate of Texas, is the author of 11 books of poetry, including Is There Room for Another Horse on Your Horse Ranch? (2024), The World That the Shooter Left Us (2022), and More Than Watchmen at Daybreak (2020). Cassells's honors include the 2025 Jackson Poetry Prize from Poets & Writers, a Guggenheim fellowship, a Lambda Literary Award, a Lannan Literary Award, an NAACP Image Award nomination, a National Poetry Series selection, two NEA grants, two Pushcart Prizes, and the Poetry Society of America's William Carlos Williams Award. He is a Regents' and University Distinguished Professor of English at Texas State University.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Martin Luther King, Jr. Day episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Ark Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy of the Center for Public Schools speak with Dr. Lerone Martin, Martin Luther King, Jr. Centennial Professor at Stanford University, and Dr. Jason Miller, Distinguished Professor of English at North Carolina State University. They explore […]

W.S. Merwin's “For The Anniversary of My Death” is a slim, precise poem — just 13 lines made up of 84 words — about the very weightiest of subjects, one's future death. With it, Merwin has crafted an elegant vessel, a small and sturdy container to hold some of life's big questions, uncertainties, and feelings. Are you ready to gaze at it, grasp it, sit with it? And as you contemplate death, he gently reminds, remain here — where there's rain, birdsong, and life right in front of you.  W.S. Merwin was born in New York City in 1927 and attended Princeton University on a scholarship. He worked as a tutor and freelance translator before publishing his first collection of poetry, A Mask for Janus (1952), which won the Yale Series of Younger Poets award, selected by W.H. Auden. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry twice — for The Carrier of Ladders (1971)  and for The Shadow of Sirius (2008). In 2005, he won the National Book Award for Migration: New and Selected Poems. Merwin also served as a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets and two terms as the U.S. poet laureate, among numerous other awards and honors. He died in 2019 at his home on the island of Maui, Hawaii, at the age of 91.  Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Fragrance Friday episode of Skin Anarchy, Dr. Ekta sits down with Pissara Umavijani, founder and perfumer of Parfums Dusita, for a quietly powerful conversation about perfume as emotion, memory, and meaning. In an industry increasingly driven by trends and virality, Dusita stands apart as a house built on poetry, patience, and feeling.Pissara shares her deeply personal journey—leaving Thailand to start over in Paris with a singular intention: to create fragrance that makes people feel. Entirely self-taught, she immersed herself in the craft of perfumery through persistence and intuition, guided by a belief that scent should communicate something human, not perform for attention. Even the name Dusita, which refers to a level of paradise in Thai culture, reflects this ethos—living with purpose, warmth, and emotional presence.Rather than relying on obvious cultural motifs, Dusita expresses Thai heritage through values: gentleness, hospitality, compassion, and balance. These qualities shape not only the fragrances themselves, but how the brand engages with people—inviting closeness rather than spectacle.At the heart of every Dusita fragrance is poetry written by Pissara's late father. Each poem serves as an emotional blueprint, translated into scent rather than illustrated literally. This approach comes to life in beloved creations like Tonka Latte, a soft, comforting gourmand inspired by warmth and love, and Pavilion d'Or, a serene composition that captures balance and stillness without adhering to a single category.Throughout the conversation, Pissara returns to one guiding principle: balance. For her, great perfumery isn't about intensity—it's about harmony, evolution, and restraint. Dusita's fragrances don't demand attention; they reward it.Listen to the full Skin Anarchy episode to hear how poetry, Thai cultural values, and emotional honesty shape Parfums Dusita—and why the most powerful fragrances are often the quietest ones.SHOP Parfums DusitaDon't forget to subscribe to Skin Anarchy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred platform.Reach out to us through email with any questions.Sign up for our newsletter!Shop all our episodes and products mentioned through our ShopMy Shelf!Support the showSupport the show