The Poet (delayed)

In this episode, I read Khalil Gibran’s passage on pain from his book, The Prophet and discuss pain, including discomfort and fear, and the impact it’s had in my life. I also, discuss ways that I’ve found to work through pain such as finding meaning in it. 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 a...

In this episode, I read my poem, “Emperor Concerto, II” and I’m joined by Ric de Azevedo as we discuss the power of music. “EMPEROR CONCERTO” II The strings prepare me Like a good opening act, For the moment the piano comes in Like a ballerina on point Delicately entering the stage. I’m speechless every time. In awe (reverent almost) As my body absorbs the sound waves Harnessed two centuries ago b...

I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments regarding the topics discussed in this episode. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com . Thank you for listening! UNCONDITIONAL Thrust into mortality New and unbroken yet And you, Having just crossed the valley, With tender reach Pull me close to your body Which was broken for me. In your safety, Your heartbeat communicates to me Of love Of possession...

I'd love to hear any of your thoughts or comments regarding my poem or our discussion in this episode. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com . Thanks for listening. FORGOTTEN WALLS Clarity comes And the walls reveal themselves – tall, strong and immovable. In the haze and fog, Which is his daily walk, Their existence is blurred; They are forgotten Though he was there when they were built, and...

Life is tragic and it is easy to get bogged down to the point where we just wake, eat, work, sleep, repeat or we suffer traumatic events that may cause us to withdraw into a seemingly protected existence. In both instances, we miss out on living a meaningful life and on experiencing the invigoration of being human. I feel that this poem by Rilke discusses the moment we become aware that there is a...

I've spent most of my life hacking at the branches of my problems and having no sustained improvement as a result. Over the last few years, the roots have started to be more clear to me and now I'm making more efforts to strike them. One of the axes that I use is poetry - writing poetry, specifically. In this first episode I discuss that process and I share and talk about my poem "The Poet's Call....