Abstract Poetry

Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Chester J Delagneau as my guest sharing thought-provoking perspectives, personal insights, and meaningful reflections on creativity, life experiences, human understanding, and the deeper ideas that shape personal and professional growth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Chassman Browne Disabled writer and storyteller Jenn has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis since she was six years old. While she was an active and athletic child, as an adult, her arthritis has become more limiting. It’s been a challenging process for her to redefine her sense of self and to accept these limitations, while still trying to move forward and to work around them. Despite her d...

Jennifer Chassman Browne Disabled writer and storyteller Jenn has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis since she was six years old. While she was an active and athletic child, as an adult, her arthritis has become more limiting. It’s been a challenging process for her to redefine her sense of self and to accept these limitations, while still trying to move forward and to work around them. Despite her d...

Jennifer Chassman Browne Disabled writer and storyteller Jenn has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis since she was six years old. While she was an active and athletic child, as an adult, her arthritis has become more limiting. It’s been a challenging process for her to redefine her sense of self and to accept these limitations, while still trying to move forward and to work around them. Despite her d...

Jennifer Chassman Browne Disabled writer and storyteller Jenn has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis since she was six years old. While she was an active and athletic child, as an adult, her arthritis has become more limiting. It’s been a challenging process for her to redefine her sense of self and to accept these limitations, while still trying to move forward and to work around them. Despite her d...

Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Katherine Staycova as my guest, bringing a thoughtful and engaging presence to the show. In this episode, we explore her unique perspective, the ideas that shape her work, and the experiences that have influenced her journey. Katherine offers insight that is both reflective and forward-thinking, inviting listeners to consider deeper questions about...

Abstract Essay, now in its sixth season, features Katherine Staycova as my guest, bringing a thoughtful and engaging presence to the show. In this episode, we explore her unique perspective, the ideas that shape her work, and the experiences that have influenced her journey. Katherine offers insight that is both reflective and forward-thinking, inviting listeners to consider deeper questions about...

In this thought-provoking episode, Chester J. Delagneau brings a reflective and insightful voice to the conversation, exploring themes of identity, purpose, and the deeper layers of human experience. Through a blend of personal perspective and philosophical inquiry, he invites listeners to question assumptions and engage with ideas that challenge conventional thinking. His approach is both grounde...

In this thought-provoking episode, Chester J. Delagneau brings a reflective and insightful voice to the conversation, exploring themes of identity, purpose, and the deeper layers of human experience. Through a blend of personal perspective and philosophical inquiry, he invites listeners to question assumptions and engage with ideas that challenge conventional thinking. His approach is both grounde...

In this episode, we explore the depth and emotion behind her work, uncovering how her poetry reflects themes of identity, resilience, culture, and personal transformation. Cyndee shares the inspiration behind her writing, offering insight into the moments and experiences that shaped her voice and the messages she hopes to convey through each piece. Her reflections reveal how poetry can serve not o...

In this episode, we explore the depth and emotion behind her work, uncovering how her poetry reflects themes of identity, resilience, culture, and personal transformation. Cyndee shares the inspiration behind her writing, offering insight into the moments and experiences that shaped her voice and the messages she hopes to convey through each piece. Her reflections reveal how poetry can serve not o...

Chester Delagneau Christian academic, author, apologist, and spoken word poet Chester J. Delagneau is an academic, author, apologist, and spoken word poet. He specializes in academic disciplines, such as theology, philosophy, and ethics. But his real talent is in the imaginative way he interweaves them into poetry, prose, and short stories. He's the recent recipient (2023) of the Grove Grant Winne...

Chester Delagneau Christian academic, author, apologist, and spoken word poet Chester J. Delagneau is an academic, author, apologist, and spoken word poet. He specializes in academic disciplines, such as theology, philosophy, and ethics. But his real talent is in the imaginative way he interweaves them into poetry, prose, and short stories. He's the recent recipient (2023) of the Grove Grant Winne...

Abstract Poetry, in its second season, features  It’s a short line of night, where waves rewrite the sand faster than you can name what you saw  — a contemplative exploration of fleeting moments, shifting emotions, and the quiet poetry of the unseen. Like waves that erase footprints before they are fully understood, this episode reflects on how memories, feelings, and thoughts come and go, leaving...

Abstract Poetry, in its second season, features It’s a short line of night, where waves rewrite the sand faster than you can name what you saw — a contemplative exploration of fleeting moments, shifting emotions, and the quiet poetry of the unseen. Like waves that erase footprints before they are fully understood, this episode reflects on how memories, feelings, and thoughts come and go, leaving o...

Sayima . Stillness & Poetry I’m Sayima, a Tanzanian-born writer currently living in France. My work is rooted in emotional healing, identity and the quiet power of softness in a performance-driven world. My debut poetry collection, ‘heart based’, reflects my own experience, from navigating cultural and religious expectations of my country of origin to rebuilding a sense of inner belonging across c...

Sayima . Stillness & Poetry I’m Sayima, a Tanzanian-born writer currently living in France. My work is rooted in emotional healing, identity and the quiet power of softness in a performance-driven world. My debut poetry collection, ‘heart based’, reflects my own experience, from navigating cultural and religious expectations of my country of origin to rebuilding a sense of inner belonging across c...

Have you been craving something... aberrant?  Title Goes Here  is a foolish adventure via a collection of curious stories and unusual styles. Through your journey, you will follow a fool's path to exile, hear from presidential candidate Sally McBride, and even learn how to be invisible.  First on your itinerary is a section of existential poetry that includes a sobering look at the true cost of wa...

Have you been craving something... aberrant?  Title Goes Here is a foolish adventure via a collection of curious stories and unusual styles. Through your journey, you will follow a fool's path to exile, hear from presidential candidate Sally McBride, and even learn how to be invisible.  First on your itinerary is a section of existential poetry that includes a sobering look at the true cost of wat...

This episode moves beyond surface dialogue and into layered thought, examining ideas through narrative, philosophy, and lived experience. Autumn Williams joins you to explore themes of personal evolution, resilience, and the power of intentional storytelling. Her perspective emphasizes that growth is rarely linear; it is shaped by disruption, reflection, and reinvention. Through analytical discuss...

This episode moves beyond surface dialogue and into layered thought, examining ideas through narrative, philosophy, and lived experience. Autumn Williams joins you to explore themes of personal evolution, resilience, and the power of intentional storytelling. Her perspective emphasizes that growth is rarely linear; it is shaped by disruption, reflection, and reinvention. Through analytical discuss...

Jeffrey Bone Dr. Jeffrey Bone is a chronic illness mentor, living with Common Variable Immune Deficiency, podcast host, and author of two collections of poetry, coloring books, and a chronic illness journal. For more than two decades, Jeff has worked as a mental health specialist helping people navigate the emotional terrain of chronic pain and illness. Day after day he sat with clients whose bodi...

Jeffrey Bone Dr. Jeffrey Bone is a chronic illness mentor, living with Common Variable Immune Deficiency, podcast host, and author of two collections of poetry, coloring books, and a chronic illness journal. For more than two decades, Jeff has worked as a mental health specialist helping people navigate the emotional terrain of chronic pain and illness. Day after day he sat with clients whose bodi...

Abstract Essay , in its fifth season, features  Peter Gunn  as my guest, discussing his compelling  poetry book  and the creative journey behind his work. In this episode, we explore how poetry becomes a powerful medium for expressing human emotion, reflection, and personal insight. Peter shares the inspiration behind his writing, the themes woven throughout his collection, and how language can tr...

Abstract Essay, in its fifth season, features Peter Gunn as my guest, discussing his compelling poetry book and the creative journey behind his work. In this episode, we explore how poetry becomes a powerful medium for expressing human emotion, reflection, and personal insight. Peter shares the inspiration behind his writing, the themes woven throughout his collection, and how language can transfo...