Poetry Off the Shelf

Keetje Kuipers, a celebrated poet known for her exploration of love and family, shares her journey of becoming a single mother by choice. She dives into the intricacies of love, discussing parenting's challenges and the emotional depth of her experiences. Kuipers reveals how the unpredictability of life shapes poetry and reflects on solitude and self-discovery. With vivid anecdotes, she challenges societal norms about family while embracing risk and the transformative power of writing in understanding love's complexities.

Tiana Clark on divorce, joy, and taking up space on the page. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Four poets on old stories, cultural memory, and minority languages. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rebecca Lindenberg on diabetes, a final phone call, and letting yourself fall in love. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Catherine Barnett on improv, misfit details, and the humor in elegy.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Sonksen on the Los Angeles fires and what it means to love a city in danger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Helen Vendler and Marjorie Perloff in the words of people who loved them. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caleb Femi on parties, golden pavements, and the downside of self-awareness.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Cass Donish on grief rituals, putting on makeup, and letting in joy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Elisa Díaz Castelo on vertigo, breaking a chicken, and her grandmother's advice for a good life. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.