Dara Siegel

Writing Beans

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Welcome to Writing Beans, where you can share a cup of coffee or tea and appreciate some good writing and tattoo worthy lines with me. I am your host, Dara Siegel. I am a writer and educator and have been teaching literature and creative writing for decades. On each episode of Writing Beans, we will explore multiple texts per writer so you can get to know their famous works and learn about their voice, form and style. If you want to know more about me, find me on Insta: @theexistentialbean. Thank you for listening and sharing, Writing Beans.

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Dara Siegel

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Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton on Writing Beans 15.02.2026 12:52

Do you like Alanis Morrisette and Taylor Swift? If so, you will love Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath, two poets of the confessional poet era who paved the way for strong female voices. On today's episode, we listen to: Sexton: "Her Kind" and "The Fury of Overshoes" Plath: "Mad Girl's Love Song" and "Morning Song" If you want to learn more about me, find...

W.S. Merwin on Writing Beans 09.02.2026 6:28

On today's episode of Writing Beans , you'll hear 3 poems from W.S. Merwin (1927-2019): "Separation" "For the Anniversary of My Death" "A Message to Po-Chui" For more information about me, Dara Siegel, find me on Insta @theexistentialbean Thanks for listening!

Mary Oliver 01.02.2026 9:36

Today we are looking at a few poems by Mary Oliver, 1935-2019. Wild Geese The Summer Day The Day Percy Came Back In Blackwater Woods

Intro to Writing Beans 01.02.2026 1:12

Welcome to Writing Beans , where you can share a cup of coffee or tea and appreciate some writing and tattoo- worthy lines with me. My name is Dara Siegel. I have been a writer and educator for quite a few decades. If you like what you hear, please click the follow button and share our episodes with your loved ones or anyone. If you want to know more about me, you can find me @theexistentialbe...