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Today’s Poem Pop...
Todays poem celebrates stopping, observing, embracing seasonal and personal changes alike. Get full access to Omnishambles at susanamulder.substack.com/subscribe
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Eat supermarket sushi with your fingers...
Today's Poem Pop. Written July 22, 2026. No AI, ever, all original poems and artwork created by Susan Mulder. Get full access to Omnishambles at susanamulder.substack.com/subscribe
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Poem Pop
I set out to write a full post today, but thoughts wouldn’t coalesce into anything that didn’t sound like complaining. Poetry I’ve been writing lays half finished in uncategorized piles, and like my thoughts, go uncompleted and untouched. I dug up a piece to share with you that reminds me that…
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Poem Pop 7/3/26
Todays Poem Pop is a reflection on losing faith, finding faith, and being present. Get full access to Omnishambles at susanamulder.substack.com/subscribe
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Mid-life
Todays poem pop. Artwork my own - long exposure photo taken passing through an unremembered town somewhere in North Dakota, 9/2025. Get full access to Omnishambles at susanamulder.substack.com/subscribe
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Todays poem pop--
Trying something new today- Writing and sharing a poem without editing, worrying about whether it is good, or not, or whether I need to keep working in the hopes of submitting it, then waiting forever to find out if someone else likes it. The days are short, too short to spend on waiting… Peace…
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Celebrating Poet Kind's 75th episode with Krista Franklin!!
I am joined by the amazingly talented Krista Franklin. Krista's visual work and poetry is provocative, thoughtful, and powerful. Follow along with this great conversation to learn more about her work.
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Maya Stein
I got to meet Maya Stein for the first time when we sat down to talk about her writing, her passion, and her new project.
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Shawn Smucker and The Weight of Memory
We talk summer reading at its best with Shawn Smucker and his new book, The Weight of Memory
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How to Read a Poem with Christy Purifoy
I met with Christie Purifoy to find out more about the how's and why's of poetry. Along the way we discover the invitation poetry provides into deeper, and sometimes unexpected, conversations.
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C. S. Fritz
C.S. Fritz joins Poet Kind for a few "Incoherent Thoughts, Wonderings, & Poems"*. I got the chance to talk with Casey Fritz about his new book of poetry, Moth. This multi-talented artist ask tough questions, makes bold, hard statements about faith, fathers and more in one of the most beautifully...
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Jose Hernandez Diaz visits with me today!
Join me for a great Chat with the poet Jose Hernandez Diaz. If you follow me on instagram, you may remember a live session we did at the height of the pandemic. He graciously agreed to come on the podcast and talk a bit more about his work.
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Holly Wren Spaulding on Poet Kind
I sat down with writer, teacher, and generous soul Holly Wren Spaulding and we talked about her new book Familiars--and few other things along the way.
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The Generosity, a new poetry collection from Lucy Shaw
Today I talk about Lucy Shaw's new book, The Generosity.
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Camille Dungy chats with me about her poetry, activism, and the need for artists to step into the conversation.
I had a great chat with poet Camille Dungy about her new book, Trophic Cascade, and the role poets and other creatives can play in shaping society.
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Joseph Fasano
Poet and novelist Joseph Fasano sat down with me to talk about his new book, his poetry, and why art matters in this moment.
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Simply, Rota
Rota, a poet and lawyer, popped in to talk about his new book, Giveth and Taketh. You can also visit his Spotify account to hear more! https://open.spotify.com/artist/6GBmL2qyl63kQxFyUKeAKb?si=ulxpH5QbSZyCxkUujbxSuA
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Margaret B Ingraham
I had the opportunity to sit down with poet Margaret Ingraham. We chatted about her new book, Exploring This Terrain, her experiences with VCCA, and-of course-the world we find ourselves in now.
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It's not Poetry, but it works
No, I mean it, it's not poetry but it's something I thought you should know.
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Season 4 episode 9 Padraig Ó Tuama
I sat down with Padraig Ó Tuama to chat about his poetry and so much more.
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Season 4 Episode 8 Jericho Brown
I fell in love with Jericho Brown's most recent, award winning book of poetry-The Tradition and I am excited to share this conversation with you on today's episode!
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Season 4 Episode 7 with Julian Peters
I chat with Julian Peters, illustrator and comic book artist, about his new book- Poems to See By.
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Support Your Local Small Bookstores!
Now more than ever we need to be conscious of where our dollars go. Buying local may be the difference between some of your favorite small businesses-especially book stores-reopening their doors once it is safe to do so!
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Bonus Episode: How to Cope during Corona
I talked with therapist Wendy Elzinga, who shared techniques for coping during this less than normal time.
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Season 4: Episode 4 with Angela Alaimo O'Donnell
Today we celebrate the birthday of Flannery O'Connor by chatting with Angela Alaimo O'Donnell, the writer of Andalusian Hours, Poems from the Porch of Flannery O'Connor.
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Season 4: Episode 3 Chris Wheeler
Today I chat with writer, storyteller, and poet Chris Wheeler about his new, and first, book of poetry, Solace.
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Season 4: Episode 2 Josh Martin of Green Street Poetry and Toho Journal
I thoroughly enjoyed talking with Josh Martin of Green Street Poetry and Toho Journal. He is also a writer in his own right and we got to chat about all the great work he is doing as well as the dynamic community that is forming as a result.
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Season 4: Episode 1
Wait...what? Poet Kind is back for season 4 and sneaks onto the airwaves with a short hello!! SO glad to be back...it almost didn't happen!
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Season 3: Episode 10 A farewell to 2019 and a Hey Howdy to Poet Joel Ciaccio
I chat with poet Joel Ciaccio about his work, his podcast, Hack Sessions, and about what makes him tick. I also bid farewell to 2019 and thank my guests and listeners for their generous support and encouragement!
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Welcome to Episode 9 of Season 3 with our Guest, Author Meagan Lucas
Meagan Lucas, author or Songbirds & Stray Dog joins me today and we talk about her book, writing advice, thick skin, and all the many things that keep her busy. There may be laughter too ...
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Rose & Cloud visits PK for episode 8 of season 3
I sat down with the duo, Rose & Cloud, and did in fact establish that they are a duo not a quartet...
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Jane Kirkpatrick Season 3 Episode 7
Today I am joined by Jane Kirkpatrick, New York Times best-selling, award winning author and rattlesnake fighter...wait, what?
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Tina Chang Season 3, Episode 6
I am finally back and I couldn't be more excited about bringing you the poet Tina Chang. Her new book, Hybrida, is out and it is one of the best books of poetry to come my way. Join me as I welcome Tina to Poet Kind!
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Elisabeth Horan returns for Season 3 Episode 5
With the release of her new book, Self-Portrait, I invited Elisabeth Horan back on the show to talk about this interesting melding of the Life of Frida Kahlo and Elizabeth's personal story. Jorge Montero Calderon joins us as well from Costa Rica. He is the translator for this bilingual book of...
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We keep things simple for Episode 4 of Season 3...
A little Collins, a little Keats and a lot about autumn and what I am reading with the change of seasons...
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Ayaz Pirani joins PK for Episode 3 of season 3
I sat down with writer Ayaz Pirani to discuss his new book "Kabir's Jacket Has A Thousand Pockets". He shares how his global background informs his work as well as the traditions he grew up with. Join me for this great conversation with this wonderful Poet!
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Cornbread and comparisons...
We talk works in progress, MFA's, cornbread, and blur.
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It's our season 3 opener! Today is September 9, 2019 and Poet Kind is back with a great interview!
Poet, writer, and actor Carlos Andrés Gómez joins me to talk about his newest book, Hijito.
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TAG, you're IT!!
The one where I read a few poems, talk about playing like a kid, and invite you to play along...
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Summmaaahhhh time! Season 2: Episode 18 with Shawn Smucker as our special guest.
We welcome award winning author Shawn Smucker to today's episode we have a great conversation about his creative process and his new book, Light From Distant Stars.
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Elisabeth Horan, Season 2: Episode 17
Today is our official 1 year Birthday!! We are so grateful to our listeners, supporters, cheerleaders, and snack providers-you have helped make this such a fun journey! Today we welcome poet and editor Elisabeth Horan. Her work sheds light on issues surrounding mental illness and more…
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Christopher Hopkins chats with us for Episode 16.
We spend time with poet Christopher Hopkins and if you stick around long enough you may even find a little p.s. at the very end...
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S:2 Ahh, technology
It's Tuesday, I mean, wait, it's Wednesday and since the editor deleted yesterday's episode we have a special treat to tease you for next weeks guest...
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Happy Birthdaversary to Poet Kind S2:E15
This short episode has a little Walt Whitman, a little waxing poetic, and shares a few hopes and dreams for the coming year...
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Season 2: Episode 14 Please, don't analyze this...
We talk about over analysis and how it can be detrimental to the creative process. And, read poetry.
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Still blocked? Yeah. But is it a bad thing?
I talk a little more about being creatively blocked, share some quotes from much smarter people, and read some poetry....
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Season 2: Episode 12. I hope I'm not the only one...
Do you ever get distracted? Procrastinate? Me neither....
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S2:E11 Jason Crawford
The one where I interview Jason Crawford AGAIN-there's a backstory.... We talk spoken word, Poetry Slams, MMPR and other great ops, and-of course-there will be poetry.
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S:2 E:10 April 23, 2019
One last short episode for National Poetry Month! We read Emily Dickinson, Amy Orazio and recommend our 5 books for the week...
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Join us as we continue to celebrate National Poetry Month!
We talk about Norte Dame, memory, and a small ones promise. We also read a little Rilke, one of my own pieces and talk about 5 poetry books on my desk.
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