Is it enigmatic, melodramatic, or just plain problematic? Listen as Dave and Aaron try to navigate a treacherous imitation of a Joni Mitchell text provided by their guest Erick Garske. Then they all fall into a parallel universe that is either a utopia or dystopia and the lack of clarity may be the reason its on the show!

My Bad Poetry Episode 8.7: "Photo Stock & Parallel Poetry Universe (w/Erick Phillips Garske)"

Erick Phillips Garske is a Pushcart nominated poet, with the published chapbook Terms and Conditions of Endearment and newest book Words Alone. Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com

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The poems started out as one may expect...then Dave and Aaron found themselves faced with a poem of a very different nature. They kind of forgot the original goal was to record this episode on Halloween... but Kristin didn't! :)

My Bad Poetry Episode 6.8: "The Doves, Waterline, & Fall is the Best Season (w/Kristin LaTour)"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Easter Sestina" by Kristin LaTour

Kristin LaTour is a teacher at Joliet Jr. College and the founder of the Aurora Writers Workshop. Her works have appeared in the journals like Rhino, Oven Bird, and Escape into Life. Her poetry book What Will Keep Us Alive is available through Sundress Publications.

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After an unplanned hiatus Dave and Aaron return with Rory Philstrom aka the Dungeon Master Pastor. But rather than lead the podcast through a campaign, Rory leads them through three poems spanning nearly 20 years. All in the 21st Century though.

My Bad Poetry Episode 8.5: Counter-Me, The 21st Century, and a Draft of a Eulogy (w/Rory Philstrom)

End Poem from a Real Poet: "I live my life in widening circles" by Rainer Maria Rilke

Rory Philstrom is a pastor, spiritual director, and DnD Dungeon Master. His podcast "Roll for Joycast" looks at the intersection of religion and table top game playing. Rory is the founder of Roll for Joy which helps people use games and the Spirit of Play to enjoy the fullness of their humanity and the depths of divinity within.

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