Poetry For Now

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Martin introduces Kassandra with a poem, and she then talks about her 5 types of gongs and plays them.  The resonating sound of the gongs played together is a relaxing meditation experience, best listened to through good headsets, sitting or lying down.

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Newly written poems about the different behaviors forced on us to slowdown the spread of the Corona Virus and that has started us on a journey that, despite the pain and suffering, is revealing benefits for people and the environment.  And, as usual, there is a lighter side and humor is always helpful.  The route this journey will take is up to us. Also includes poems written during Martin's walking journey on the Camino de Santiago. At the end of this episode there is an invitation to hear a special message on how we can support those in need at this difficult time.  More information is on the host's website thewalkingpoet.net.

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Being completely present and open to nature's sounds and sights, gives us a sense of freedom.  This can release our minds from any negativity and open our hearts to experience greater peace and inner strength.  You will hear poetry, sounds of nature and Kassandra playing her gongs.

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Martin Strasmore, the host and writer offers a brief bio and reads poems. The poems in this episode are: Be Your Very Best, TP, Daily Dose, and Does One Ever Know Why? Kassandra Strasmore plays the gong. 

These poems are inspired by this extraordinary time we find ourselves in, the opportunity to step out of the daily deluge of news and opinion and a humorous look at one of the strangest fears and behaviors we see.  “Does One Ever Know Why?” was written during Martin's 500 mile walk across Spain on the Camino de Santiago.

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Philosophical, practical and delightful poems about TIME.  The poems in this episode are:  Sheltering In Place, When will It End?, When The Time Comes. and "Walking Time" written about Martin's 200 mile walk on the Coast to Coast path across Northern England.

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