Rosmarie Waldrop
Poet and translator known for experimental and contemporary poetry; featured reader of this episode delivering the poem 'Conversation 23, On Cause' in Audio Poem of the Day.
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Jan 10, 2026 • 2min
Conversation 23: On Cause
Rosmarie Waldrop, a renowned poet and translator celebrated for her innovative approach to contemporary poetry, shares her insights on life and memory. She reflects on how a woman’s body marks time through motherhood and loss, contrasting terrifying moments with the indifferent flow of a river. Waldrop intertwines the concepts of small actions leading to significant impacts and personifies the heart in a lyrical exploration of identity. Through photography metaphors, she captures memory's development in the dark, culminating in a poignant meditation on clarity and existence.
May 5, 2021 • 54min
Rosa Alcalá: Bodies, Presence, Performance
Rosmarie Waldrop and Keith Waldrop, renowned poets famous for their unique collaborations, discuss the powerful themes of voice and variation in their work. The Black Took Collective, known for their experimental performances on race, brings a thought-provoking perspective to identity with their piece, 'Betraying Blackness.' Rosa Alcalá adds her voice, sharing poems that weave together body, presence, and emotional experience, culminating in her reflective piece, 'You in Cutoffs.' The conversation beautifully merges poetry with pressing social themes, making it a captivating listen.
