POETICS Podcast: Episode 12 - "Feral Dogs of Chernobyl," by David Cazden, from "New Stars & Constellations" (2024)

Join us for an exploration of David Cazden's poem "Feral Dogs of Chernobyl" from his 2024 collection "New Stars & Constellations." In this episode, we navigate the unexpected teachers of resilience – the dogs that have made their home in an abandoned landscape. Through Cazden's lens, these survivors become a metaphor for human perseverance, showing us how to move forward through our own mistakes. We unpack how these figures, adapting and thriving in the aftermath of one of humanity's greatest errors, offer us a profound lesson in hope. This episode goes into how poetry can transform even our darkest moments into pathways toward healing and redemption. Get full access to Bainbridge Island Press at bainbridgeislandpress.substack.com/subscribe