Abstract Poetry

What can poetry offer when life brings pain that cannot simply be fixed or hurried past? In this episode of Abstract Poetry 101, Daniel Lucas welcomes Autumn Williams, author of the chapbook Waves and the poetry collection Clouds on the Ground. Autumn writes contemporary poetry influenced by her experience living with myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as ME/CFS. She describes how she aims to m...

What gives poetry its rhythm, and how can imagery help a poem connect with its audience? On Abstract Poetry, Safa Bernal explores poetry’s roots in oral storytelling, the purpose of meter, and the power of language meant to be heard and performed. She also introduces three poetry books with science fiction and fantasy themes: Usurper Kings, Warning Light Calling, and The Drake Equation. Join the c...

Abstract Poetry | Charmaine Chanevickie: Finding Healing, Identity & Inspiration Through Jamaican Poetry What happens when the words we write to heal ourselves become the stories that inspire others? Book 101 Review, presented by Universal Podcast Network and hosted by Daniel Lucas, welcomes Charmaine Chanevickie, a foreign language teacher, tutor, poet, and debut author of Lickil-a-this, Lickil-a...

How can poetry capture the tension, change, and uncertainty of political life? In this episode of Abstract Poetry, Daniel Lucas welcomes author Andrea LeDew to explore her collection of political poems and prose inspired by events in the United States since 2016. Andrea shares how her studies in English, a year in Germany, legal education, and years living in Florida shaped her perspective and wri...

Abstract Poetry welcomes Aaron Poochigian, poet, translator, and author, for a fascinating conversation centered on his work with The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius and the enduring power of ancient words. In this episode, we journey into the reflections of Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor whose private writings became one of the most influential works associated with Stoic philosophy. Written c...

In this episode of Abstract Poetry, host Daniel Lucas welcomes writer and artist Steven Seidenberg for a conversation about poetry that asks us to listen beyond the lines. Steven’s work moves among philosophical inquiry, storytelling, and poetic language, inviting readers to find meaning in what a poem reveals and what it leaves open. Steven is the author of Coda, Anon, plain sight, Situ, and Null...

n this episode of Abstract Poetry, Daniel Lucas welcomes special guest Peter Gunn, a poet, author, composer, speaker, and the creative mind behind The Angelics and LLP: Link to Lyrical Poetry. Peter reveals how his work blends music, mythology, poetry, and meaningful messages designed to awaken people from what he calls a “sleepwalking state.” The conversation explores Peter’s writing process and...

n this episode, we welcome Katerina Stoykova, an accomplished poet, writer, teacher, editor, translator, and publisher whose career spans cultures, languages, and the literary world. Born and raised in Bulgaria, Katerina immigrated to the United States 30 years ago and has spent the past 15 years building a remarkable career as a writer, educator, editor, and independent publisher. She is the foun...

In this engaging conversation, our guest shares a creative life shaped by poetry, writing, blogging, and several ongoing film projects. At the center of the discussion is an unconventional book titled Title Goes Here, a playful and thought-provoking exploration of foolishness that challenges nearly every expectation of what a book should be. From its intentionally absent cover to its unusual struc...

Chester J. Delagneau, Jr., was born in Nicaragua to Latino immigrant parents who sought solace in America, during a Nicaraguan civil war between the Sandinistas and the Contras. He grew up in South Orange County, namely Huntington Beach and Mission Viejo before moving to San Clemente. He and his wife and son reside in Temecula. Chester is an author, blogger, apologist, and spoken word poet. Biblic...

Autumn Williams Autumn Williams Poetry When the chronic illness I have, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), worsened to the point that I became mostly bedbound, I discovered poetry as a way to transform challenging experiences into universal reflections on time, loss, and hope. My journey from those first poems, to self-publishing a Kirkus-praised, #1 Best Selling poetry collection, "Clouds on the Gro...

Abstract Poetry, now in its second season, welcomes Cyndee Dhalai for an inspiring conversation about her poetry book. In this special guest episode, Cyndee explores the emotions, experiences, and creative inspiration behind her work while revealing how poetry can give voice to our deepest thoughts, struggles, and hopes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inf...

Nadine Ellis Australian poet, academic & author of The Grey Between Today we have with us Australian poet Nadine Ellis who is the author of the recently released book, The Grey Between. Nadine Ellis is an author, University lecturer and medical academic, whose journey of resilience and personal transformation has spanned the depths of abuse, the raw truths of motherhood, and the quiet battles of e...

Abstract Poetry, now in its second season, features “The Shape of a Forgotten Memory”—a poetic journey into the fragile landscapes of remembrance, where moments fade, transform, and unexpectedly return. This evocative episode explores how forgotten faces, distant voices, unfinished emotions, and fragments of the past continue to shape who we become. Through lyrical reflection and vivid imagery, “T...

Abstract Poetry, now in its second season, features “When Silence Becomes a Language,” a profound exploration of how pauses, empty spaces, restrained expressions, and unspoken emotions can communicate more deeply than words. This episode examines silence not as an absence of meaning, but as a powerful language shaped by longing, grief, love, fear, reflection, and emotional distance. It reveals how...

Abstract Poetry, now in its second season, features “Abstract Poetry Is Not a Straight Road—It’s a Short Line of Night,” a thought-provoking exploration of poetry that refuses to follow a clear or predictable path. This episode examines how abstract poetry uses brief lines, mysterious images, and unexpected language to express emotions that ordinary words cannot fully explain. Like a short line ap...

A reflective exploration of how ordinary moments, personal experiences, treasured memories, relationships, and changing emotions can become powerful sources of poetic inspiration. This episode celebrates poetry as a meaningful way to understand our journeys, express what words often struggle to capture, and discover beauty and purpose within the stories that shape who we are. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Abstract Essay , now in its fifth season , features Cyndee Dhalai as a special guest. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation as we explore her personal journey, professional insights, and the experiences that have shaped her unique perspective. Through meaningful dialogue and reflective storytelling, this episode delves into the ideas, challenges, and lessons that inspire growth, resilience,...

Abstract Poetry , in its second session, features  "Life Is Not a Straight Road, It's a Short Line of Night" —a reflective exploration of the twists, uncertainties, and fleeting moments that shape the human journey. Through evocative imagery and profound symbolism, this episode examines how life's path is rarely direct or predictable, yet every detour, shadow, and moment of darkness carries meanin...

Abstract Poetry, in its second session, features "Life Is Not a Straight Road, It's a Short Line of Night"—a reflective exploration of the twists, uncertainties, and fleeting moments that shape the human journey. Through evocative imagery and profound symbolism, this episode examines how life's path is rarely direct or predictable, yet every detour, shadow, and moment of darkness carries meaning....

Abstract Poetry  in its second season features  The Power of Poetry , an inspiring exploration of how words can heal, inspire, challenge, and transform. Join us as we uncover the unique ability of poetry to capture human emotion, spark imagination, give voice to personal experiences, and connect people across cultures and generations. Discover why poetry remains one of humanity’s most powerful for...

Abstract Poetry in its second season features The Power of Poetry, an inspiring exploration of how words can heal, inspire, challenge, and transform. Join us as we uncover the unique ability of poetry to capture human emotion, spark imagination, give voice to personal experiences, and connect people across cultures and generations. Discover why poetry remains one of humanity’s most powerful forms...

Tory Tomberlin TJ Tomberlin, Poet Writer My wish is for my poems to take you on journeys through wildlife in Africa, Desert winds, European Flavors, Lush Forests, Ocean life, Sequoia Trees, morning light, summer rain and so very much more by land, sea and sky. Captivating poems with a wide compass from forest wildlife to Europen flavor. Surrounding the reader with beauty in my words, in my poetry....

Tory Tomberlin TJ Tomberlin, Poet Writer My wish is for my poems to take you on journeys through wildlife in Africa, Desert winds, European Flavors, Lush Forests, Ocean life, Sequoia Trees, morning light, summer rain and so very much more by land, sea and sky. Captivating poems with a wide compass from forest wildlife to Europen flavor. Surrounding the reader with beauty in my words, in my 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pe...