The Poet (delayed)

New Episode: The Power of Friendship In this episode, I read On Friendship by Khalil Gibran and sit down with my friend Sarah Daniels for a heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to be a friend. We explore the importance of boundaries in friendships, the value of being our own best friend, and how cultivating a strong relationship with ourselves allows us to build deeper, more meaningful...

In this episode, Elise Lechtenberg and I dive into the fascinating world of foot zoning—exploring its origins, the benefits of integrating it with Western medicine, and the powerful experiences we’ve both had with this practice. We also discuss the resurgence of energy work and how it’s helping people find balance and healing in new ways. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the impact of foo...

In this episode, I sit down with music video and documentary director Danny Drysdale. We talk about his journey in filmmaking, including his work with The Killers and directing multiple music videos for them, and how he’s continued to push forward in an unpredictable industry. We discuss what it takes to achieve goals, the uncertainty that comes with creative work, and the importance of moving for...

Harbors A friend is a harbor, calm In whom is found A healing balm And asks for nothing in return Save this: That if the tide should turn There I’d be, ever true, That he with me Might harbor too. I was joined in this episode by Allison Spencer and Rachel Waters. Both of whom were my friends in the fifth and sixth grade at Hannah Holbrook Elementary school in Bountiful Utah. Allison was on the pod...

SHARING MY SKY If you ever have some time Stop by for a bit. I've got a beautiful sky And no one to share it with. It's really nothing much, Just a moon and some friendly stars, But what is mine, I'll make ours. So, if you've got some time, Just stop by The gate is always open And I've saved you a spot Right next to me On the soft and welcoming grass. We'll have a breath of cool fresh air And sit...

Last episode, I discussed a passage from The Old Man and the Sea. This week I’m joined again by Josh Baron as we discuss the book itself. I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com . My first book of poetry, My Mother Sleeps, is availabe for purchase at The King's English Boo...

In this episode, I read an excerpt from Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea: “He settled comfortably against the wood and took his suffering as it came and the fish swam steadily and the boat moved slowly through the dark water.” Then I shared some thoughts and asked some questions about suffering and how it shows up in our lives and what we do with it. I'd love to hear what you have to say about...

In episode 49, was joined by my friends Josh Baron and Tim Robison. We discussed the play “A Man for All Seasons” which deals with Thomas More’s dilemma related to King Henry’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon and everything that that entailed. I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelaye...

I was joined by Cal Crosby, owner of the King’s English Bookshop in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as Brain Food Books, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to putting books in the hands of those without regular access. We also discussed what it’s like to run a local independent bookshop and the roll it, as well as all locally owned businesses, play in the community. I'd love to hear what you...

Injustice I’ll speak of Injustice: She had the strength to harm him. To strike the blow, to score the wound But not to bind it up. She cannot heal him. She has no salve strong enough. I was joined by my friend, Melissa Fairbourn Peterson. We talked about the wounds we all suffer from one another whether intentionally or not and that those who inflict those wounds cannot heal us - only we can heal...

I was joined by Lindsey McDermott this week and we listened to “Walk Unafraid” by First Aid Kit and discussed belonging to yourself and not abandoning yourself to fit in. We also talked about joy and sorrow and happiness and suffering and how they have presented in our lives and ways that we have engaged with them. Click here to listen to Walk Unafraid by First Aid Kit I'd love to hear what you ha...

I’m joined by my good friend Pat. We read and discussed The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski. We talked about what it means to us to be clubbed into dank submission. How does that come about? How do we overcome it? Why is it important to overcome it? Tune in on August 20th! The Laughing Heart By Charles Bukowski your life is your life don't let it be clubbed into dank submission. be on the watch...

Spotify link to Josh's song, Sinking I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com . My first book of poetry, My Mother Sleeps, is availabe for purchase at The King's English Bookshop and Amazon.com Special Guest: Josh Baron.

MOTHERLESS PIETA Behind the curtain The cottonmouths speak Sending their words through the air: Sacrifice and self-laceration (bloodless) Lift the hands that hang down And succor and suffer Then heaven waits. He listens with prejudice and certainty But his hands hang lowest Of all the hanging hands. “My hands will be lifted,” he says, “as I lift others. So move on – let me be. I have work to do.”...

The Poet (delayed) Ep. 42: In My Marrow Available: August 1, 2024 In My Marrow I am drenched in freedom - Soaked to the bone. Even more, it’s in my marrow. I brought it from the womb And will take it to the dust. Place chains on my wrists, yet I am free; Make my walls into iron bars, yet I am free For my mind is unchainable and My heart uncageable. Abdication is my only threat. I’m Socrates free I...

In this episode, I was joined again by Jennifer Adams. We discussed her newest addition to her Babylit book series, The Iliad. We also discussed other projects that she is working on and the power of literature. I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com . My first book of po...

In this episode, I was joined by Zach Wheatley. He is a friend, the son of a friend and the nephew of a friend…all at the same time. Zach just started his M.Ed program in school counseling at Utah Valley University. He also coaches football and lacrosse at Viewmont High School in Bountiful, Utah. And on top of all of that, he works as a Teen Center Coordinator in the newly established Teen Center...

My brother, Wil Edgar is a Reiki Master, and joined me to talk about the five precepts of Reiki. Just for today, do not worry Just for today, do not anger Honor your parents, teachers, and elders Earn your living honestly Show gratitude to every living thing I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me...

Lisa Cox joined me and she read her poem titled “Shattered” A love note for myself: Darling, After I have shattered, only I choose which pieces are worth saving. Then, I rise. Then, through the lens of our personal experiences, we discussed what it means to shatter and how it can be the catalyst to positive transformations in our lives. We discussed why we shatter; What shattering can look like; W...

I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com . Last July, I went to The Beach Boys’ concert at Deer Valley in Park City, Utah. Near the end of the concert, they played Don’t Worry Baby. I had heard the song before and always liked it, but I had never really listened to it. As I...

My heart fails at times And longs for deep, endless sleep In dreams I escape Courage is found in failure So, breath and open your eyes I sat down with Jackie Pack and we discussed courage including what it means and how we recognize it. We also discussed Brene Brown's statement: "I don't think we can get to courage without the capacity to deal with uncertainty, risk and emotional exposure." I'd lo...

Angie is a mother, a photographer, an entrepreneur, a bringer-together of women for healing and a travel addict. She and I sat down and talked about the power of community in healing - especially a community of women for women. We talked about how she started the annual women’s retreats. And we talked about so, so much more. She’s a remarkable woman doing remarkable things amongst other remarkable...

I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com . My first book of poetry, My Mother Sleeps, is availabe for purchase at The King's English Bookshop and Amazon.com Special Guest: Gary and Jodi Maricich.

I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com . My first book of poetry, My Mother Sleeps, is availabe for purchase at The King's English Bookshop and Amazon.com Special Guest: SAW.

I met Stephen in high school in Collinsville, IL in 1988. I moved away after my junior year in 1991 and we have bumped into each other only a few times since, but before I moved away we had some grand times. In part 1, we talked about the grandest time we had together when we took a road trip to the east coast as two 17 year old boys (one with a horrible haircut) armed with fake IDs, a bag of audi...