Fresh off a viral illness (the irony!), Katie, Tim, and The Squad dive into what it means for a poem to “go viral”—and why that metaphor matters. With Brian O’Sullivan, Dick Westheimer, and Joe Barca bringing standout picks, we read and talk craft, shareability, and that lightning-strike feeling when a poem suddenly belongs to everyone. We wrap Part 1 with Alison Luterman’s “Holding Vigil,&quot; after looking at &quot;Good Bones&quot; by Maggie Smith.At the table:Katie DozierTimothy GreenDick WestheimerJoe BarcaBrian O&#39;Sullivan

ep. 123 - Viral Poems Part 2

Join hosts Katie Dozier and Timothy Green for The Poetry Space_, a weekly poetry podcast featuring lively, free-wheeling discussions on poems, poetry craft, and the writing life. Each episode explores poet interviews, literary magazines, haiku, meter, collaboration, and more in an insightful and fun live-recorded format. Perfect for poets, writers, and anyone poetry-curious looking for smart conversations that inspire and improve your work. New episodes every Friday at noon ET.