Erin Allen on Poetry, Action, and Reflection

This week, host Julia Paganelli Marín engages in a compelling conversation with Erin Allen, a stay-at-home mom, avid gardener, and passionate poet. Together, they explore the intersections of poetry, personal experience, and activism through Aracelis Girmay's "You Are Who I Love." This discussion explores the poem's commentary on societal issues and its call to action, mirroring the small yet significant acts of protest in our everyday lives. This discussion is an invitation for listeners to consider the role of poetry in inspiring activism and foster a deeper understanding of our roles in shaping the world. Join us for a conversation that challenges us to embrace discomfort, ask real questions, and find our own ways to contribute to our communities and beyond. Bee Balm Presents is a⁠ ⁠Bee Balm Arkansas⁠⁠ project in partnership with the Listening Lab⁠⁠ at KUAF National Public Radio. Bee Balm Presents Host: Julia Paganelli Marín Bee Balm Presents Producer: Micah Poor Listening Lab Coordinator: Emerson Alexander KUAF Executive Director: Leigh Wood Special thanks to Avery Martin for permission to use their song “Peach Pretender”. It's a sneak peek from their unreleased EP by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Avery Lee and The Sweeties⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ dropping in Spring 2024. Learn more about Bee Balm Arkansas at our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by following us on⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. “⁠You Are Who I Love⁠”. Copyright © 2017 by Aracelis Girmay. From Split This Rock’s ⁠The Quarry: A Social Justice Poetry Database⁠.