Laura Wifler on Controversial, Complex, & Transparent Poetry
Update: 2024-03-24
Description
In this episode, Laura and MM talk about:
- how Laura went from an marking/article style of writing to poetry
- processing posting what might be perceived as “controversial” poetic works
- why poetry is better at holding complexity than other writing forms
- the difference between transparency and vulnerability
- how the Gospel roots us in hope in our creative practices
- “Living twice” as writers
At the end, Laura will read “How Eve Felt,” one of her personal favorites of a poem.
For more of Laura’s poetry: @laurawifler
For more of Mary Madeline’s poetry: @mmschumpert
Other accounts and books mentioned in this podcast:
Thing Worth Living In - Phylicia Mansonheimer
How to Stay Married - Harrison Scott Key
For laughter: @itscourtneymichelle and @iamthirtyaf
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