The New Yorker: Poetry
Donika Kelly Reads Mary Oliver
Feb 21, 2024
Donika Kelly, award-winning poet, reads Mary Oliver's '100 White-Sided Dolphins' and her own poem 'Sixteen Center'. They discuss nature's beauty, poetic structure, family history, and the power of storytelling through poetry.
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- Donika Kelly connects personal experiences with nature in poetry, reflecting shared moments of wonder and kindness.
- Kelly's poem '16 Center' explores family history, intertwining memories and warmth to capture the complexity of relationships.
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Exploring Connections Through Poetry
The episode features poet Danica Kelly discussing Mary Oliver's poem '100 White-Sided Dolphins on a Summer Day,' highlighting its connection to her own experience of seeing dolphins. Kelly explores the delight and gratitude in Oliver's work and how it reflects shared moments of wonder and kindness.
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