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Episode 9: A Poet Reads: Bethany Lee

Local poetess Bethany Lee joins me to share a few of her poems and a few of the poets who inspire her. 

Among other things we discuss the connection between dust bunnies and time for creative endeavors. 

https://www.bethanyjoylee.com/

http://www.fernwoodpress.com/2019/05/02/the-breath-between/

Episode 8: "Recitation"

This week I bring you one of my favorite poems by Scott Cairns. Can a moment of understanding be a miracle? Can we miss our chance for inspiration if the tea kettle calls whistles too soon? 

 

A.D. Sertillange's little book "The Intellectual Life" helps me ponder Cairn's poem. 

Episode 7: Lost Love In Medieval Ireland

"Donal Og" is a strange and beautiful poem that has traveled a long way to reach us. What do we gain by reading something so old? 

Episode 5: The Snail

BONUS EPISODE!

My mother Leslie Herrema spent 30 years helping young students memorize poetry. I talk with her about the and whys and hows of that endeavor.

Episode 4: I died for Beauty--but was scarce

When you skulk around in cemeteries may I suggest that you take Emily Dickinson's #449  to accompany you?

Episode 2: "I thank You God for most this amazing"

My favorite engineering professor Dr. Ben Giudice shares "i thank You God for most this amazing" by e.e.cummings and we discuss the interdisciplinary goodness that happens when poems get in our blood.