John reads his poem "Why I Say 'I Love You.'" He also discusses literary inspirations, offers some "pure, sincere, unironic" meditations on love and poetry, and identifies the ultimate poetic coda.
Goodness that was good to listen to as 2025 settles in. I heard the writer's heart opening to the world upon hearing the birdsong. And opening one's heart to the world means loving. We need more moments like the one in the poem....
I use the Merlin Bird ID app to identify the mystery birds I hear. The dark eyed junko has alluded me for 2 years, but it's definitely him/her. Believing in something you don't see. Hmm? Maybe makes for a new poem.
Goodness that was good to listen to as 2025 settles in. I heard the writer's heart opening to the world upon hearing the birdsong. And opening one's heart to the world means loving. We need more moments like the one in the poem....
So wonderful to hear this. It makes me very happy! Thank you.
I use the Merlin Bird ID app to identify the mystery birds I hear. The dark eyed junko has alluded me for 2 years, but it's definitely him/her. Believing in something you don't see. Hmm? Maybe makes for a new poem.
Thanks! I have a similar app now but I don't think I had it then. Believing in the unseen...always a good literary approach!