Ada Limón & Joy Harjo: Everything I Learned From The World's Greatest Poets | How I Write

In this episode of "How I Write," the host interviews two guests, Ada Limón and Joy Harjo, both former Poet Laureates of the United States. The conversation explores the role of listening in the creative process, emphasizing the importance of attuning oneself to the rhythms of nature and the world. They discuss how constant digital stimulation can interfere with this deep listening and how silence can reveal the rich sounds already present. The guests delve into the significance of rhythm in writing and the cultivation of one's unique voice, highlighting the need to connect with one's inner self and the world. They also touch on the aesthetic qualities of poetry, such as line breaks and musicality, and how poetry, dance, and song are interconnected. The discussion also covers the power of metaphor and the importance of experiencing poetry through sound and embodiment.