Poetic Interlude - Kira Tucker reading "Off on Holiday"

What happens when our rest is tied up in someone else’s oppression? In this Poetic Interlude, Kira Tucker shares her poem “Off on Holiday” and a reflection prompt on rest. Creative expression is a portal to rest as liberation. Creatives, including poets, show us how to embrace our humanity and act on our truths. We in The Rest of Us community view this as a deep connection to one’s own agency — our definition of rest. Settle into the work of Kira Tucker and even explore your own creativity, which we define as liberatory rest.ABOUT KIRA TUCKERKIRA TUCKER is a Memphis, Tennessee native and winner of the 2025 National Poetry Series, selected by Siwar Masannat. She earned an MFA in Creative Writing and an MA in English from Northwestern University, where she was the 2024-2025 Artist in Residence. Her work has been published by Poetry, The Academy of American Poets, The Iowa Review, and more. A former managing editor of TriQuarterly, Kira was a finalist for a 2024 Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship. Pre-order Kira's debut poetry collection, WILDEST (Akashic Books, 2026).Visit Kira at lnk.bio/kiratucker. Say “hello” to Kira on Instagram @_shedreamsin_technicolor.You can also visit therestofuspodcast.com to read Kira's poem and reflection prompt, along with other featured poets in the Poetic Interlude community.Note: "Off on Holiday" was first published in Poetry.PODCAST TEAMHost, Dana Tenille WeekesProducer, Annabelle OhEditor, Sagheer MuhammadContent Manager, Annabelle OhIf this episode feels like a message or mirror, feel free to share it with someone who is looking to think about rest differently. 🎙️ Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen. ⭐ Leave a 5-star review. (We are grateful for you doing so.) Until next time, rest, my friends.Connect with Us Website:www.therestofuspodcast.com  Instagram:@therestofus.podcast@danatenilleweekesSubstack:@therestofuspodcastLinkedIn:Dana Tenille Weekes