(Episode 67): Unearthing Roots and Rituals in Kim Ward's 'Fire on a Circle

StorycomicPresents #KimWard #FireOnACircle #Poetry #PlaywrightsCircle #Survival #SelfDiscovery #AncestralConnection #VermontPoetry #PaganPractice #SpiritualExploration #FreeVerse #NordicPoetry #LiteraryArt #VermontArtists Dive into the poetic world with Episode 347 of Storycomic Presents, where host Barney Smith is honored to host Kim Ward, a poet, playwright, and the visionary founder of the Vermont Playwrights Circle. Celebrating the release of her debut poetry collection "Fire on a Circle," Kim takes us on a journey through her verses that span the realms of survival, self-discovery, and a profound connection to her ancestors and the verdant landscape of Vermont. "Fire on a Circle" is more than a poetry book; it's a deep exploration of life's fires — the challenges we face to become our true selves. Crafted with care in free verse, verse monologue, and ancient Nordic formats, Kim's poems resonate with sharp discoveries about the dangers of the world and the passion for connection. Supported by years of poetic and runic studies, this collection intertwines tales of her family's matriarchs, battles against addiction, and pagan practices, presenting a rich tapestry of spiritual exploration. In this episode, Kim shares the inspiration behind her poignant work, reflecting on the power of poetry to traverse the fires of existence and emerge with a deeper understanding of oneself. Join us as we delve into discussions of Kim's artistic journey, her contributions to Vermont's literary scene, and the impactful themes woven throughout "Fire on a Circle." Discover more about Kim Ward and immerse yourself in her poetic universe at Kim Ward's Website. The Title sequence was designed and created by Morgan Quaid.  See more of Morgan’s Work at: https://morganquaid.com/ Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/ Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic Follow us:  Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ https://twitter.com/storycomic1 For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected]  Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!