John reads his poem “Levi” from his forthcoming chapbook Apocrypha. He also discusses Biblical weirdness, the license to create, the radical potential of forgiveness, and stories that shape culture.
Be True, Episode 72: Worthy Disciples and the Weary
John reads his poem “Levi” from his forthcoming chapbook Apocrypha. He also discusses Biblical weirdness, the license to create, the radical potential of forgiveness, and stories that shape culture.
Be True
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.
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. Listen on
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