Lucille Clifton (1936-2010) was one of the most powerful poets of the twentieth century. This joyful poem caps a sequence of sixteen poems called “some jesus,” which walks through biblical characters (beginning.
In this episode, Margaret Noodin joins us to discuss her poem “What the Peepers Say.” In our conversation, we talk about Margaret’s writing in both Anishinaabemowin and English, her attention to sounds.
In this episode, we discuss Denise Levertov’s powerful meditation on the horrors of the twentieth century, and how the mystery of the incarnation might provide humanity with some hope. Our close reading.
In this episode, we discuss the way in which Matthew Zapruder attends to vivid, specific details to create a sense of wonder, connection, and surprise. To read “Poem for Wisconsin,” click here..
In this episode, we discuss a simple, iconic, “sorry-not sorry” poem from the early age of American modernism, which has taken on new life in the age of Twitter and the pandemic..
Robert Hayden was one of the greatest American poets of the twentieth century. His poems are known for their formal grace and his deep and broad explorations of the African American experience..
Naomi Shihab Nye, a Palestinian-American poet born in St. Louis and raised in Jerusalem and San Antonio, focuses on the ordinary to observe the extraordinary. Her poetry often speaks of cultural encounters.
Jenny Johnson is the author of In Full Velvet (Sarabande Books, 2017). Her honors include a Whiting Award, a Hodder Fellowship at Princeton University, and a NEA Fellowship. She has also received.