

Ada Limon
Mar 3, 2024
Ada Limón, the United States Poet Laureate, discusses how the natural world inspires her poetry, including writing a poem for a NASA spacecraft. She emphasizes the importance of reading poetry aloud and shares her poetic journey from Sonoma County to Kentucky, reflecting on landscapes and seasons.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Role of a Poet Laureate
02:23 • 9min
Crafting a Poem for NASA's Mission to Europa
11:33 • 10min
Nature Poetry Project
21:30 • 11min
Reflecting on the Poetic Imagery of Barns and Nature in Kentucky and California
32:00 • 2min
Exploring Memory, Landscapes, and Seasons
34:27 • 8min
Finding Solace in Nature
42:06 • 22min
Poetic Performance and Program Details
01:04:26 • 2min