Gravity Commons Podcast Jonathan Foster: Tending to Our Grief Through Poetry
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Feb 25, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Jonathan Foster, author of 'Indigo, The Color of Grief,' shares his poignant journey through grief following the loss of his daughter. He discusses how poetry serves as a therapeutic tool for processing emotions and captures the raw essence of loss. The dialogue explores the intricate relationship between grief and love, emphasizing the power of artistic expression to foster connection. Jonathan reflects on the unpredictability of grief and how embracing it can lead to transformation and deeper understanding.
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Poetic Grappling with Absence
- Jonathan Foster uses poetic prose to express grief in his book Indigo, blending absence and presence.
- He illustrates grief as a no-thing that paradoxically forms and energizes him, representing his struggle to capture loss in words.
Vagueness Embraces Universal Grief
- Grief resists detailed explanation as its power lies more in the visceral experience than facts.
- Jonathan Foster chose vagueness to allow readers to engage their own grief through his poetry.
Intimate Memories Amid Grief
- Jonathan shares intimate memories of parenting his daughter, revealing love through everyday interactions.
- His anecdotes portray love's enduring presence amid grief, such as playful wrestling and heartfelt apologies.
