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The Human Core Podcast
by Philip Charles Williams
Welcome to The Human Core Podcast! What does it mean to be human? This is the central question posed by a new collection of poetry, The Human Core, by writer, painter, and maker Philip Charles Williams.The Human Core is divided into three sections: The City, The Country, and The Frontier, and within each section, the poems are focused on different personas, locations, and times. <span
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The Gallerist
The poem "The Gallerist" explores the multifaceted and sometimes conflicting aspects of the art world, contrasting the superficiality of buying and selling with the deeply personal and profound experiences that art can facilitate.
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The Neighbor
A poetic exploration of neighborhood dynamics, revealing the subtle layers of human connection, loneliness, and unspoken stories hidden behind everyday suburban scenes. Check out the full poem here!
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My Father’s Body
A raw, intimate poem confronting loss and memory—exploring a son's profound reflection on his father's body and the enduring legacy of familial love and remembrance. Check out the full poem here!
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The Angel Muse
A poetic ode to youthful beauty and complexity, exploring the transformative journey of a young girl through lyrical verses that capture innocence, wit, and emerging depth. Check out the full poem here!
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Tomatoes
A visceral and humorous poem exploring an intense aversion to raw tomatoes. It captures the sharp contrast between the fruit's aesthetic beauty and a "gag-inducing" texture, while acknowledging the irony of enjoying tomato-based sauces and ketchup.
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The Human Core
Explore the hidden landscape of the human experience. "The Human Core" uncovers the buried truths of love, fear, ego, and memory that shape our inner lives.
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The Teacher- I
"The Teacher- I" tells the moving story of a woman who pivots to a career in education after her father discourages her from becoming an attorney just because she is a girl. Teaching outside of Chicago, she quickly discovers that the children are the easy part of the job. The true challenges lie in battling crazed parents, navigating imperious principals, and enduring a lonely commute. Yet, amidst the struggles and her lingering dreams of the courtroom, she learns a profound lesson from her eager students. She realizes that she alone owns her happiness, and no one—not her father, nor any man—can take that away.
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Dad’s Villanelle
"Dad's Villanelle" is a tribute to living life fully—pursuing your dreams, your career, and your art, all at once. It's about finding that balance on the wire and realizing you can have your cake and eat it too. #DadsVillanelle #Poetry #NewPoem #WorkAndArt #NoCompromise #LiveFully https://thehumancore.philipcharleswilliams.com/p/the-human-core-dad-s-villanelle
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Human Core Podcast! What does it mean to be human? This is the central question posed by a new collection of poetry, The Human Core, by writer, painter, and maker Philip Charles Williams.The Human Core is divided into three sections: The City, The Country, and The Frontier, and within each section, the poems are focused on different personas, locations, and times. <span
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Welcome to The Human Core Podcast! What does it mean to be human? This is the central question posed by a new collection of poetry, The Human Core, by writer, painter, and maker Philip Charles Williams.The Human Core is divided into three sections: The City, The Country, and The Frontier, and...
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