LAB the Podcast with Rosa Lía Gilbert | Under the Saman Tree: Poems of Home, Longing, and Belonging

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach sits down with Dominican poet Rosa Lía Gilbert to explore longing, exile, immigration, family, beauty, and the deep human desire for belonging. Through stories of the Dominican Republic, mango trees, immigration paperwork, marriage, and faith, Rosa Lía shares the journey behind her poetry collection Under the Saman Tree: Poems of Home, Longing, and Belonging.Together, they discuss Sehnsucht, the writings of C.S. Lewis, the ache for a better country, and how beauty points beyond itself toward God. This conversation is rich with wisdom on home, memory, identity, and the sacred tension of being pilgrims longing for eternity.Order Under the Saman Tree: Poems of Home, Longing, and Belonging: https://a.co/d/0eMHI9Q8Subscribe for more episodes of LAB the PodcastWatch to experience the space, hear the heart, and meet the people: https://www.youtube.com/@VUVIVOV3Support / Sponsor: https://vuvivo.com/supportFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott | @rosagilbertpoetryThank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. #LABthePodcast #RosaliaGilbert #Poetry #Sehnsucht #CSLewis #DominicanRepublic #ChristianPoetry #Longing #Beauty #Belonging #ImmigrationStory #UnderTheSamanTree #VUVI VO #V3 #FaithAndArt #ChristianArtist #Poet #Literature #HomeAndBelonging #BeautyPointsBeyondItselfSupport the show