If you want a deep dive into the archetype of tricksters, this is the place. I kinda get into a few tangents of tricksters, who they are, what they do, and how the poet becomes a trickster through clever wiles. I think you want to hear this, don’t you?

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A, B. is an exquisite exploration of the human heart, capturing its vulnerabilities, strength, and resilience. With every turn of the page, readers are transported into a realm of profound emotions, inspiring them to embrace the beauty of the human experience and the resilience of the human spirit. Rockwood's poignant verses leave an indelible mark on the soul, reminding us of the enduring power of poetry to touch the deepest corners of our hearts and minds.

This is Episode 8 of POETICS Podcast. Tamarah Rockwood introduces a poem from “POETICS: Coyote,” published by Bainbridge Island Press in 2024. Written by sterling poet and luminary, Josh Feit

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This is Episode 7 of POETICS Podcast (I say it’s episode 6, but it’s episode 7!). Tamarah Rockwood explores the lens of empathy with "While he told me," by Sharon Olds from her book of poems, "Stag’s Leap.”

This is Episode 6 of POETICS Podcast. Tamarah Rockwood explores the lens of empathy with "Notes on Pigs," by Jenny George from her book of poems, "The Dream of Reason."

Co-founder and host Ben Rockwood invites you on a magical journey through one of literature's most captivating poems. In this episode, Rockwood explores Jorge Borges’s poem "The Moon," breaking down its themes of loneliness and resilience. In this episode, Rockwood looks at the meaning behind one of Borges’s works, connecting it to readers today. Through discussion of Borges’s style, Rockwood guides listeners through a poem that has challenged and enchanted readers for decades.

Host Tamarah Rockwood dives into how poetry connects us across time, writing human truths through symbols and metaphors that cross cultures. In this episode, she reads her poem "Actually," using it as a lens to explore how poets preserve moments, memories, and meaning through their work. Through both ancient and modern examples, Rockwood shows how poetry serves as a bridge between past and future generations, capturing pieces of the human story that facts alone cannot tell.

Host Ben Rockwood explores Charles Bukowski's poem "Balloons," breaking down its themes of loneliness and defiance. In this first episode, Rockwood looks at the meaning behind one of Bukowski's works, connecting it to readers today. Through discussion of Bukowski's style, Rockwood guides listeners through a poem that has challenged and moved readers for decades.