Audio Poem of the Day Goodwill, Buffalo, NY
Jan 7, 2026
Set against the backdrop of a Buffalo thrift store at night, the host delves into the intriguing symbolism of unfilled clothes. She likens a poem to a delicate garment, exploring its layered meanings and textures. Imagining the soul's connection to clothing, she evokes vivid imagery of a white horsehair enveloping identity like a petal. The exploration of poetry as attire intertwines creativity and emotion, leaving listeners with a haunting sense of beauty and introspection.
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Clothing As Poetic Potential
- Kimberly Lyons frames clothing and poems as objects with latent potential and identity.
- The poem becomes a transformable garment that both conceals and reveals a soul's deviation.
Poem As Fragile Skin
- The poem is depicted as a thin, transparent skin with a strange fur collar, blending delicate and dirty textures.
- This image connects the fragile form of language to corporeal, worn materiality.
Soul Seeking Its Garment
- Kimberly Lyons imagines the soul seeking a garment, using specific textures like horsehair and petal-pink to suggest intimate fit.
- The metaphor links identity formation to choosing and being chosen by clothing or language.