My Bad Poetry
My Bad Poetry
Aaron and Dave dive into an old private journal to read poems written in high school. Along the way the two have found themselves joined by some incredibly amazing people, all willing to share some of their own bad poetry. Experience a mix of self-reflection, humor, self-deprecation, great conversations and just maybe a half decent poem!
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Aug. 26, 2024

SONNET DCLXVII & Obfuscatory Exegesis (w Jay Parr)

SONNET DCLXVII & Obfuscatory Exegesis (w Jay Parr)
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Season 6 Featured Guest Episodes

Jay Parr brings their tinkerings with poetry to the show, demonstrating the fun of self referencial poems. While none of them would be considered high art... they really aren't trying to be. A string of bad haiku's bring it home in this exploration in a proser playing with poetry. Also, Dave may have found his favorite poet... CW: The end poem deals with suicidal ideation.

My Bad Poetry Episode 6.8: "SONNET DCLXVII & Obfuscatory Exegesis (w Jay Parr)"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Flat Spots" by Jay Parr found in Five Minutes Aug '23

Jay Parr is a teacher, writer, and has been almost everything under the sun. You can keep up with their work through ⁠their website⁠. Or follow them on the socials @crankypacifist.

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