This week, Danabelle (https://danabellegutierrez.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Uwi" and "The Skeptical Merchant," and belonging.You can read Danabelle's poem at: https://www.thecommononline.org/uwi/And follow her at:1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danabellegutierrez and2. I…

This week, Mosh (https://www.3plem.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Hoard" and "Facing the Sun," and Hidden Truths.You can also follow Mosh at:1. Twitter: https://twitter.com/moshiruuu2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moshiruu/Photo of Mosh by by Aasiyah (https://www.instagram…

This week, Anna (https://www.facebook.com/anna.turner.526) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Paperdolls" and "A Stroll down Memory Lane," and living up to others' standards.You can also find Anna at: https://www.instagram.com/anact8/Photo provided by Anna Turner.#Poetrypodcasts #PoetsandMu…

This week, Ben (http://hellopoetry.com/benkellis) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "There is no age" (with "Preamble") and "Relapses," and our desires to be seen as fully fledged human beings.Read Ben's poems at:1. "Preamble": https://hellopoetry.com/poem/4261991/preamble/2. "There is no a…

This week, Poulami (https://www.instagram.com/poulamisoni/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Raag Darbari" and "Her Idol," and our grandfathers.Links to topics we touched on:1. 1947 Partition of India: https://exhibits.stanford.edu/1947-partition/about/1947-partition-of-india-pakistan and…

This week, Daren (https://www.facebook.com/DK-Pacific-Poet-Daren-Kamali-1540869496238308/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "She is Nana" and "Advice from Peach Blossoms," and our grandmothers.You can find Daren's books at: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADaren+Kamali&s=rel…

This week, Alana (https://womanasriot.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "The Book of Vashti" and "Women's Rage," and gender equality.You can also follow Alana on:1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womanasriot/2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womanasriot/3. Twitter: https://t…

This week, Carlos (https://www.blurb.com/user/packers79) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/Imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems, "Suffer Garden Bliss" and "Skipping the Path," and mass consumption.You can also follow Carlos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009818411738Find Carlos's books at:1. Whimsical Nihilism www.blu…

This week, Khalisa (https://khalisarae.com)and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "WAP as Wishing Wells" and "Weathered Landmark," and sexual repression.You can also find Khalisa at:1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khalisaandco2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khalisaandco/3. Twitter:…

This week, Keagan (https://www.instagram.com/kwheat09/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "For Being Lived With" and "Keep in Shape," and transitions.You can read Keagan's poem at: https://houstonreviewofbooks.com/2020/12/26/four-poems/and Imogen's poem at: https://www.nude-studio.co/post/k…

This week, Karo (http://www.karoska.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "I want to belong" and "Always a Part of Me," and hybrid identities.You can read Karo's poem at: https://www.dstlarts.org/product/gathering-grandmothers-bones/120You can also follow Karo on 1. Instagram: https://www.…

This week, Troy (https://www.instagram.com/troyghw/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "The gardening instinct" and "Reaching a Low," and unearthing family history.Photo of Troy Wong by Thom Davies (https://thomdavies.com.au/).#Poetrypodcasts #PoetsandMuses #ImogenArate #TroyWong #Thegarden…

For those early birds who've already listened to it, I hope you enjoyed the episode as much as Anzhela and I did recording it.For those who haven't heard it, I'm sorry to say that it is no longer available. While you are here, please take a listen to our chats with the other 139 poets in and outside of the United States.This week, Anzhela (https://…

This week, James (https://www.facebook.com/BigGameJamesC) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "How to Survive" and "Buckling," and anti-Black violence.You can also follow James on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mrlovingwords/Photo by James Coats.#Poetrypodcasts #PoetsandMuses #Imogen…

This week, Kolton (https://paintedmesas.wordpress.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "The (end) call" and "Departure," and endings.You can also follow Kolton on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/kolton.nephew/Links to the topics we touched on:1. List of Diné/Navajo Clans: https:/…

This week, @YehyaReadsPoetry (https://twitter.com/YehyaBarakat4) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Cleaning the graves" and "Rubicon," and points of no return.You can also follow Yehya on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/yehya_barakat12/Links to the topics we touched on:1. Rubicon m…

This week, Nazelah (https://nazelah.wixsite.com/nazelah) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "alchemy" and "Steps," and abuse.You can also follow Nazelah at:1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nazelah/2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supernaz_your_superfriend/Picture by Nazelah Jamis…

This week, Piet (https://pietnieuwland.simplesite.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "As light into water" and "How to Capture Steam," and nature.You can read Piet's poem at: https://www.cyberwit.net/publications/1590You can also follow Piet at:1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piet…

This week, Taté (https://www.jtatewalker.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "I LIKE TACOS" and "Indulgence," and double entendres.You can read Taté's poem at: https://anmly.org/ap30/queer-indigenous-30/tate-walker/Other ways to follow Taté:1. On Twitter: https://twitter.com/MissusTWalk…

This week, Sogo (https://www.facebook.com/sogo.solaja) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Fantasy and ecstasy" and "A Blurring," and magical realism.You can read Imogen's poem, "A Blurring," at https://issuu.com/theopiatemagazine/docs/the_opiate_vol._25You can also follow Sogo on:1. YouTube…

This week, Lupe Castro (https://www.instagram.com/the.lupe.castro/) and Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems, "#Neighborhood" and "#WhatWeFollow," #communitygovernmentinteractions, reform for a better futureYou can also follow Lupe on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/thelupecastroCheck out this episode …

This week, Davie (http://www.poetlaureate.org.nz/p/david-eggleton-new-zealand-poet.html) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems, "Republic of Fiji" and "Topsy Turvy," and nations undergoing change.You can read David's poem at: http://www.hawaii.edu/oceanic/rotuma/os/eggletonhome.htmCheck out this episode to als…

This week, Ritu (https://www.instagram.com/nosferitu/) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems, "I am the Desi man’s Fetish" and "Same Shoes," and gender stereotypes.Check out this episode to also hear about virtual poetry events taking place during the week of October 4th.Links to the topics we touched on:1. An…

This week, Eduardo (https://somedumbpunk.wordpress.com) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems, "Awkward Like" and "Next!" and the ins and outs of sex.See more of Eduardo's poetry at: https://rinkydinkpress.com/carmel-coated-grace-excerpt/You can also connect with Eduardo at:1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.…

This week, Andrea (https://www.andreacarterbrown.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "The Old Neighborhood" and "Plus ça change....," and September 11th.You can read Andrea's poem at: http://washingtonart.com/beltway/acbrown.htmlYou can also follow Andrea at:Facebook: https://www.facebo…

This week, Nematullah (https://ahangosh.wordpress.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Davis with Vision" and "Stunning Vision," and spiritual connections.You can read Nematullah's poem at: https://afghanvoices.medium.com/davis-with-visions-872d65ceaadf You can also follow Nematullah at…

This week, Marcia (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUaiPaYKtXxXnfxO9VaQ8g) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Multiple stories in Me" and "Goodbyes," and self narratives.You can also follow Marcia at https://www.instagram.com/marciapeschke/Check out this episode to also hear about virtual…

This week, Aaron (https://aaroncaycedokimura.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Screaming Crows" and "Eliminating Temptations," and concern for our parents.You can read our poems at:1. "Screaming Crows" https://www.writerscenter.org/product/ubasute/2. "Eliminating Temptations" https://…

This week, Carmina (https://www.instagram.com/ealantair/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Dizzy" and "Erasure," and living abroad.You can read Imogen's poem at: https://www.mmhpressgroup.com/product-page/globalisation-a-poetry-collectionCheck out this episode to also hear about virtual p…

This week, Zach (https://zachsemel.wordpress.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Dreams I’ve Had About You" and "Babylon," and betrayal.You can also follow Zach on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.semelCheck out this episode to also hear about virtual poetry events taking place …

This week, Sarah (https://www.sarahliese.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Exhalations to my heavenly hounds" and "The Silent Activist," and erotic poems.You can follow Sarah at:1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smliese/2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/liese_sarah3. Facebook: htt…

This week, Malik (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0C7Bf2O6yYMvSiDnKRq2aB) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "THE REST IS NOW (take 22)" and "What If We Had," and restraint.You can read Malik's poem at: https://www.isolationcollection.com/malik-ameer-crumpler.htmlOther ways of gettin in touc…

This week, Margaret (https://ojibwe.net/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Naabibii'aan Agoodeg / Tracing Balance" and "Balance," and finding equilibrium.Read Margaret's poem at: https://www.wsupress.wayne.edu/books/detail/what-chickadee-knowsOther ways of following Margaret:1. Instagram:…

This week, Héctor (http://linktr.ee/dogdaysareover) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems, "Internalized Homophobia as Five Stages of Grief (A Fractured Erasure)" and "Frenzy," and self-acceptance.You can also follow Héctor at:1. Artist Website: http://tinyurl.com/ddaomusic2. Facebook Page: https://www.faceboo…

This week, Epiphaunye (https://www.etsy.com/shop/EpiphaunyeCrystals) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems, "Kundalini" and "Over the Bend," and snakes.You can also follow Epiphaunye at https://www.instagram.com/epiphaunye/Check out this episode to also hear about virtual poetry events taking place during the …

This week, Aaron (https://aaronelsabrout.myportfolio.com) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems “Wildfire" and “Embers," and destruction as renewal.You can read Aaron's poem at: https://ko-fi.com/post/Wildfire-N4N756XVYYou can also get in touch with Aaron at1. Mastodon: https://mastodon.art/@toreachpoise2. Ins…

This week, Xaviera (https://www.instagram.com/xavieraringeling/) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems “Back to the fiddle" and “Song One," and musical inspirations.You can find her writings in: 1. Alba collection (Spanish)at: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alba-Xaviera-Ringeling/dp/1692183699 2. Torremozas (Spanish…

This week, Blues Black and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems “The Promiseland" and “Self Destructive," and true equality.Check out this episode to also hear about virtual poetry events taking place during the week of June 21st.Picture of Blues Black by Imogen ArateLinks to the topics we touch on:1. Human Evolu…

This week, Danae (https://www.instagram.com/healingisradical/) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems, "Casting a SexyTimes Spell" and "Conjurings in the Night," and magic.You can also follow Danae at https://www.instagram.com/downtempo_danae/Check out this episode to also hear about virtual poetry events takin…

This week, Dennis (https://www.facebook.com/ssesangaDennis) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems "Beggar on the Street" and “Sightseeing," and homelessness.You can read Dennis's poem in his book (Ivory Footprints) at: https://goo.gl/Gcstsw.Its Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/ivoryfootprints/Other w…

This week, Anna (https://www.instagram.com/pochaterca/) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective poems "Mexicans Are Such Hard Workers" and “Erosion," and Migration.Read Anna’s poem at: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2018/05/15/poetry-spot-mexicans-such-hard-workers-anna-flores/597324002/You can get…

This week, Younes (https://twitter.com/otakuflow1) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "X Man" and "Running Low," and being taken advantage of.You can also follow Younes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/otakuflow/Check out this episode to also hear about virtual poetry events taking pl…

This week, Sam (poetryonrooseveltrow@gmail.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Allow yourself to smile" and "Odd Ball," and societal expectations.Other ways of contacting Sam:1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/poetryonrooseveltrow2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poetryonroosev…

This week, Grae (https://www.graejwall.com/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "A Man Sits on a Train" and "Godsend," and missing out on life.You can read Grae's poem at: https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/a_man_sits_on_a_train_1320471Other ways to get in touch with Grae:1. Bandcamp: https://g…

This week, Clementine (https://clementineburnley.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Ask Mrs Manners about Rroma children" and "MMIWG2020," and allyship.You can also connect with Clementine via1. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Decolonialheart2. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewokila…

This week, Unmesh (https://www.facebook.com/LetsUnMESHlife) and I, Imogen Arate(https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Revolution" and "Trying to Figure Shit Out," and agency.Read Unmesh's poem and book at: https://www.amazon.com/Light-Shadow-Life-Missing-Verse-ebook/dp/B08CRZBT5R/Other ways you can follow Unmesh:1…

This week, Michelle (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-whitstone-306539) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Nihizaad Bihooghan" and "Janus," and finding comfort in tradition.Other ways to connect with Michelle1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roar.auction2. YouTube: https://youtu.be/…

This week, Paul (https://www.facebook.com/PaulPabloRougeLepper) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Brother" and "My World," and sibling relationships.Read Paul's poem at: https://allpoetry.com/Pablo_RougeYou can also follow Paul on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC71_c0vps-Rd-83KD_DNf…

This week, Kelley (http://www.kellyvannelson.com) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Subjugate to Liberated" and "Balance Point," and equilibrium.Read Kelly's poem in her second book: http://www.kellyvannelson.com/punch-and-judy.htmlOther ways of gettin in connecting with Kelly:1. Facebook:…

This week, Tyrone (https://www.facebook.com/Wyam-Publishing-2251985795129051/) and I, Imogen Arate (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/), discuss our respective poems, "Celilo Falls Inundation" and "Words and Actions," and hypocrisy.Purchase Tyrone's book at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PH3VN69Other ways to connect with Tyrone:1. Instagram: ht…