In the first episode of our new series, all about Poetry, we look at my favorite poem: "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver. With deceptive simplicity, Oliver's poem releases readers of their guilt and worries, and offers them a safe place to rest. All this, while reminding audiences of an instinctive and necessary imperative: heed the call of life, of the world.&nbsp;
Listen in as we review the beauty of the poem through an approachable investigation of this work: the meaning, structure, poetic techniques, and favorite lines.&nbsp;
Want more? Check out <a href="https://letters-leaves.com/podcast/">letters-leaves.com</a> for all the goods, included a hand-illustrated printable of this poem!
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Classic texts, contemporary novels, poetry, professional and personal development books — all things books and reading. On the podcast, I break down texts, analyze important passages, discuss central themes, and and other juicy things you likely won't learn in a textbook. Other episodes will feature me (and hopefully a few others!), discussing teaching and learning and how to make both a bit more manageable and fun. This is an educational and literary podcast in which we will dig into the context and content of various literary pieces. The goal of this podcast: read and learn!