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Marie Howe

Award-winning poet whose work explores themes of family, loss, and spirituality. Author of "What the Living Do" and "Magdalene".

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Jul 23, 2025 • 58min

The Work of Not Knowing with Marie Howe

Marie Howe, the poet in residence at The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine and a recipient of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for her collection, discusses the profound role of not knowing in poetry. She shares how writing acts as a form of prayer, helping us confront life's difficulties and embrace uncertainty. Howe reflects on her personal journey through loss, spirituality, and the transformative nature of acceptance. With insights influenced by Christian mystic Meister Eckhart, her anecdotes illuminate the deep connections between poetry, nature, and the divine.
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Mar 21, 2018 • 38min

Marie Howe Reads Lucie Brock-Broido

Marie Howe and Lucie Brock-Broido delve into the intricacies of poetry, exploring themes of childhood memories, societal changes, and the importance of unanswered questions. They discuss the symbolism of stars, bewilderment in poetry, and the unique voice each poet brings to their work.
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Feb 7, 2020 • 8min

Marie Howe — My Mother’s Body

Marie Howe’s poem “My Mother’s Body” is wise about age. In the poem, Marie’s mother is young enough to be Marie’s own daughter, and in this imagination there is wonder, understanding, and even forgiveness. A question to reflect on after you listen: Are there things that you have found easier to understand — or even forgive — as you’ve gotten older?About the poet:Marie Howe is a chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. She’s published four collections of poetry: What the Living Do, The Good Thief, The Kingdom of Ordinary Time, and Magdalene. She has taught at Sarah Lawrence College, Dartmouth College, and New York University.“My Mother’s Body” comes from Marie Howe’s book The Kingdom of Ordinary Time. Thank you to W.W. Norton, who published the book and gave us permission to use Marie’s poem. Read it on onbeing.org.Find the transcript for this episode at onbeing.org.The original music in this episode was composed by Gautam Srikishan.

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