#053 - How to Write Poetry Ridiculously Well ft. Tim Seibles

Listen to expert poetry advice from former Poet Laureate of Virginia, winner of the Theodore Roethke Memorial Poetry Prize, and 2012 National Book Award nominee, Tim Seibles.

On this episode of The Poetry Vessel, host, Malibu Poet Laureate Emeritus, Nathan Hassall, sits down with former Virginia Poet Laureate, Tim Seibles, to explore what truly makes a poem resonate.

Tim shares essential advice for emerging poets and creative writers on establishing a regular writing practice, reading contemporary voices, and letting go of academic intimidation like analyzing iambic pentameter. Together, they discuss capturing complex themes of consciousness, race, politics, masculinity, and sacred eroticism in poetry, resisting societal narrowness, and restoring our emotional availability through language. Learn how jazz, blues, and spoken-word traditions influence poetry from a true expert in poetry.

Tune in to hear Tim read five of his original poems—"Born," "Not Spoken," "Naive," "Dancing Villanelle," and his viral poem, "First Kiss."

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- Listen to Tim's Album with Chris Brydge: https://tinyurl.com/Something-Like-We-Did

- Watch The Motion with Tim Seibles and Chris Brydge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dndT1Hfk42w

📚 Poetry Books by Tim Seibles (Amazon Affiliate Links):

- Voodoo Libretto: New & Selected Poems - https://amzn.to/4fWOvXl

- With No Hat - https://amzn.to/4g8ndMG

- Fast Animal - https://amzn.to/3TTrjRq

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📌 CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introducing Tim Seibles

01:45 - How to Write Poetry as a Beginner

07:58 - Poetry Reading: "Born" by Tim Seibles

10:35 - The Importance of Listening, Sound, and Music in Poetry

15:28 - How to Write a Sensual Love Poem

21:28 - Poetry Reading: "Not Spoken" by Tim Seibles

24:08 - The Power of What You Don't Say: Restraint & Imagery

28:16 - Why Poets Should Tackle Race, Taboos, and Complex History

38:16 - Why Most People Fear Poetry (And How It Is Mis-Taught)

58:12 - Poetry Reading: "Naive" by Tim Seibles

1:02:03 - Recovering Tenderness, Youth, and Un-eroding the Heart

1:08:45 – Rhythm, Cadence, and Musicality

1:26:49 - Poetry Reading: "First Kiss" by Tim Seibles

1:35:45 - Poetry Reading: "Dancing Villanelle" by Tim Seibles

1:37:39 - How to Write a Villanelle

1:44:00 - Tim Seible's Take on Nathan Hassall's Poetry

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