SONNET DCLXVII & Obfuscatory Exegesis (w Jay Parr)

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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