Poet Maggie Millner reads her own poem along with works by Toi Dericotte and Rainer Maria Rilke inside IKEA. The discussion includes reflections on IKEA furniture assembly, memories associated with a bed, and the experience of reading poetry in an IKEA closet. The episode also features insights into the poems read, acknowledgments to sponsors, and closing credits.
Poetry can bring depth and contemplation to mundane settings like IKEA.
Exploring furniture at IKEA can evoke memories and emotions through personal reflections.
Deep dives
Exploring IKEA's Journey
At IKEA, the podcast host embarks on a journey through the showroom, discovering various furniture items and contemplating their significance. From a two-tiered serving tray to a medium-firm mattress, the exploration delves into personal reflections on home decor and experiences associated with familiar IKEA products, evoking memories and emotions.
Poetic Encounters at IKEA
In a unique twist, poems are recited within the confines of IKEA's furniture displays, transforming the mundane setting into a space for artistic expression. The recitation of works by different poets adds depth and contemplation to the physical surroundings, merging literature with everyday experiences within the store, offering a moment of introspection amid the aisles of furniture and decor items.
A stealth poetry reading inside a bustling IKEA. Poet Maggie Millner reads her own poem (Issue no. 239, Spring 2022), as well as two more from the archive: Toi Dericotte’s “Bird” (Issue No. 124, Fall 1992) and Rainer Maria Rilke’s “Death” (Issue No. 82, Winter 1981). This episode was produced by Helena de Groot and John DeLore, and was sound-designed by John DeLore. Our theme song this season is “Shadow,” composed and performed by Ernst Reijseger.