<p>John reads “One hopes for age appropriate” from his little book, I Sit At This Desk and Dream. He discusses its inspiration in an Instagram post, the importance of erotica to a well-lived life, and the miracle of a good punch line.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://johntessitore.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">johntessitore.substack.com</a>

Be True, Episode 4: “It is easier to be earnest,” from For a Minute There, It Seemed Like Something Was Happening.

In each episode, John Tessitore reads a poem he has published, and tells the story behind the poem. John has been a newspaper reporter, a magazine writer, a college lecturer, and a biographer. He has directed national policy studies on education and cultural policy, and serves as Co-Editor Across the Pond for The Wee Sparrow Poetry Press. His poems have appeared in a variety of journals and he has published seven chapbooks and a novella available at www.johntessitore.com.  johntessitore.substack.com