Audio Poem of the Day

Richard Blanco delivers a raw and emotional poem filled with confessions of anger and personal wounds. He directly addresses Jan, acknowledging past poetic failures while rejecting empty social niceties. With vivid imagery, he embraces childhood wonder and reflects on complex feelings toward his elderly mother and the legacy of exile. Regret flows as he recalls unspoken love for his father and gathers familial silences into poignant words. The poem transforms painful family dynamics into a narrative of endurance and resilience.

Monica Youn explores the intertwining lives of a mythical woman, Pasiphaë, and the historical figure of Sado, emphasizing their shared experiences of containment and Asianness. The conversation dives into how race becomes a lens through which the poem is interpreted, revealing underlying themes of desire, anger, and the haunting notion of sexualized deaths. Youn cleverly links art, tourism, and taboo, while examining how cultural contexts influence the representation and understanding of these figures, ultimately closing with thought-provoking translations of their names.

The host shares a heartfelt welcome, emphasizing the importance of place and identity. Listeners are transported to the sounds of winged music, triggering nostalgic memories of Georgia and Cherokee roots. The connection between music and home is beautifully explored, inviting reflection on how melodies shape our sense of belonging.

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