In this episode, Seth connects with his friend, Paul Pastor. We talk about The Locust Years, a book of poems published by Wise Blood Books, which is illustrated by our previous guest, Michael Cook. We get into a stirring conversation with Paul, which includes a lifegiving “rant” about firewood. We asked Paul to read three of his poems from the new collection, so you can experience his poems in their native “tongue.” To learn more about Paul, go to https://www.pauljpastor.com. Also, Paul has a Substack that you can follow called Rose Fire.
The music for this episode is titled “Harmonic Banjo,” written by Jack Baumgartner, and you can listen to the full ten minute version here:
Take a look at the chapter headings below to see the ground we cover.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
04:11 Connection to Place and Nature
10:12 The Poet's Journey: Development and Influence
20:05 The Role of Poetry in Faith and Culture
28:54 Technology of Poetry: Memory and Connection
38:20 The Role of Language and Purpose
40:10 Technology's Impact on Communication
41:17 The Depth of Meaning in Modern Language
42:15 Poetry as a Defense Against Cultural Homogenization
44:11 The Clowning Purpose of Poetry
44:57 Prophetic Nature of Poetry
47:39 Absurdity and Hope in Poetry
54:12 Exploring the Theme of Restoration
01:01:01 The Locust Years: A Poetic Reflection
01:05:11 Accessibility of Poetry for All
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