It’s another three friends episode! We’re joined by guest Nellsyn Hill who shares a favorite poem by Pablo Neruda. Paul reads a poem by Heather McHugh that inspires a discussion about words often deemed naughty. Listen with discretion!

Epithalmium by Pablo Neruda
I Knew I’d Sing by Heather McHugh

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This is part 2 of our fantastic conversation with Nederland Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt reads one of his poems that has been on his mind lately, Tom and Paul sheepisly turn in their homework assignments, and Burt rounds things out with one of the first poems he wrote in junior high while under the spell of Bob Dylan.

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Today we are thrilled to welcome Colorado poet Burt Rashbaum. Burt has been writing for most of his life and we have a fantastic conversation about what inspired his collection of poetry entitled Of the Carousel.

Burt shares how he became a writer and found the Carousel of Happiness, before letting Tom and Paul read two of his poems, inspired by his experiences operating the carousel.

Be sure to catch part 2 where Burt reads one of the first poems he ever wrote while under the spell of Bob Dylan. Tom and Paul turn in their junior-high level assignments as well! Now go write a poem.

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Today we're joined once again by actor/writer Paden Fallis who shares a poem two ways by poet Christopher Ketcham, Paul shares poems by Anne Carson, and Tom reads one his own called ‘Dancing with Helene.’

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Another three friends episode!

Today we’re joined again by Mark Smith who reads poetry by JRR Tolkien and discusses how the podcast has affected his life. Tom reads “The Talker” by Georgia Poet Laureate Chelsea Rathburn, and Paul shares a poem by Argentenian poet Antonio Machado (en Espanol) before reading his own poem inspred by Tom’s new job.

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In a special three friends episode, Foster Wilson joins the show to discuss her collection of poetry Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls. She lets Tom and Paul each read a favorite before sharing a poem by Kate Baer. But first, Paul gets kicked out of the library!

Afternoon Abundance: Poetry for Wild Souls is a raw and honest exploration of womanhood, inviting readers to shed societal pressures and embrace their inner wild. Through her vibrant poetry, Foster Wilson delves into the complexities of feminine energy, confronting anger, shame, and loss while discovering hope, empowerment, and colors bursting inside her.

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In today’s episode Tom dives into another Shakespeare sonnet (30) and Paul reads a poem by Colorado poet Julie Carr. Paul reads his poem “The Theory of Every” and Tom gets greedy with two of his own: “Silent Subway Bit” and “Breakup Song.”

Thanks for listening!

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Today Tom reads some verse from one of the greats, Samuel Beckett. Then, Paul shares a poem by Brian Bilston (America is a Gun) before wrapping things up with new poems by Tom and Paul.

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