The Moth Podcast: Meeting Your Idols
The Moth
The Joy of a Poet's Inscription
This chapter explores a touching moment of unfulfilled admiration from a profound encounter with a famed poet. It captures the emotional weight of a thoughtful gift from the speaker's father, including a book of Maya Angelou's poetry, which deepens the speaker's connection to their past and brings joy.
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