Presidential Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco comes on the show to bring his less than stellar work. From "Emily’s Recurring Dream of a Failed Bridge" which was too long for the show title that is full of "—" in honor of Emily Dickinson...let's just say the concept failed to connect. Blanco brings along two other rough poems that eventually got reworked to great success.

My Bad Poetry Episode 5.21: "One Calculus & The Only Island (w/ Richard Blanco)"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Looking for The Gulf Motel, Marco Island, Florida" by Richard Blanco

Richard Blanco is a Cuban American poet from Miami, Florida. He was the fifth Presidential Inaugural Poet in U.S. history, reading "One Today" for President Obama in 2013. He was also awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Biden from the National Endowment for the Humanities. His most recent collection Homeland of My Body: New & Selected Poems was released at the end of 2023. You can learn more about his life and work through his blanco.com/">website.

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Dave tries to redeem his French in this weeks hastily written poem, but may have offended the entire language. Aaron tries to start a beef with Swifties?? Dave and Aaron discuss a brief word of relationship advice from high school Aaron. And just a little over halfway through the episode, we get to a halfway decent poem in the Wolf Journal?? Or maybe it just sounded good after all that came before it. You can be the judge.

My Bad Poetry Episode 5.20: "The Awakening Sun"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Sonnet [This day when waking from pertubéd sleep]" by Luis G. Dato

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After an incredible streak of amazing guests, Aaron and Dave dive back into the pages of Aaron's high school Wolf Journal for what may be described as an Epistolary poem if one were generous. Dave brings "nothing" to the table with his poem of the week and Aaron may have brought to much. Also, if you are celebrating #NaPoWriMo maybe these failed lines could be generative for your daily work.

My Bad Poetry Episode 5.19 "To My Dearest Love"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Letter to N.A." by Elizabeth Bishop

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Frances Klein makes such an amazing return to the show that she may have out hosted the hosts. With three "new" bad poems from her past, Frances brings us through the stylings of a dictionary and thesaurus, with an uninhibited poem, an ekphrastic/found poem, and an add copy?? Oh Dave and Aaron were there too. (Also includes Tallulah's first guest bark.)

My Bad Poetry 5.18 "Doppelganger, Scenes..., & Hibernation (w/ Frances Klein)"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "The Angel Gabriel Says It's Not a Booty Call If He Doesn't Have Genitals" by Frances Klein originally published in Peatsmoke Journal.

Frances Kleins newest poetry collection on dating the Angel Gabriel will be dropping in May! Her current chapbooks can be found through her linktree.

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Co-Hosts Aaron and Dave took the week off to focus on their day jobs.

Enjoy a compilation of the tangents, distractions, and strange takes that just didn't make the cut for a "normal" episode.

This episode features the vocal stylings of previous guests Trapper Markelz, Shiksha Dheda, Madeleine Crowley, jason b. crawford, L.M. Cole, Court Ludwick, and Aaron's daughter...We think a chuckle from Nicole Tallman may have also snuck in there as well.

My Bad Poetry Episode 5.B4 "Spring Break Bloopers!"

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Kelli Russell Agadon makes her triumphant return to the show after nearly two years since she became the first true guest of the show. This time around, Kelli brings three poems from three different eras in her writing career. She talks with Dave and Aaron about "dressing up" poems, choosing strong titles, and flipping everything on its head, when editing one's work.

My Bad Poetry 5.17 "Both Things are True...North of the Eiffel Tower (w/ Kelli Russell Agadon)

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Hum of the Living" by Kelli Russell Agadon

Kelli Russell Agadon is the co-founder of Two Sylvia Press, faculty at PLU, and a poet with Dialogues with Rising Tides published through Copper Canyon Press. You can find more of her work and information about her through her social media accounts and website. Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com">mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Bluesky: @mybadpoetrythepod.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @MyBadPoetry_ThePod Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-poetry/⁠⁠

The Stick Figure Poet himself joins Dave and Aaron to share an eclectic collection of bad poetry from the 90s. From cocky self assurance, to shy kid in the corner, to kissing death, the twists and turns will keep the co-hosts on their toes.

My Bad Poetry Episode 5.16 "World, Ambiance..., & Making Love... (w/Darrell Parry)"

End Poet from a Real Poet: "Exorcism" by Darrell Parry, found in Twists: Gathered Ephemera.

Darrell Parry is a writer, editor, and self proclaimed slacker. Darrell also helps organize poetry events and publics readings around the Lehigh Valley area. He is the founder of the online publication ⁠Stick Figure Poetry Quarterly⁠ . You can submit your works to Stick Figure Poetry Quarterly at stickfigurepoetrysubmission@gmail.com Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com">mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Bluesky: @mybadpoetrythepod.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @MyBadPoetry_ThePod Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-poetry/⁠⁠

When a poet reaches out to the show with the phrase "I am willing to dive into the old, Sad Boi notebooks and unleash all the Cringe" one cannot say no. Court does not disappoint with her selections. Warning, some pot brownies may have been consumed in the writing of these poems... need we say more? Huge shout out to "Arts Callings Podcast" w/ Jaime Alejandro for being the connection point that made this episode possible. Listen to Court's episode on Arts Calling here! My Bad Poetry 5.15 "Miscellaneous & You wake up at five in the morning (w/ Court Ludwick)"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Fawn (see also child)" by Court Ludwick

Court Ludwick is an artist, writer, and educator currently pursuing her PhD in Literature and Creative Writing. She is the author of editions.com/these-strange-bodies/">THESE STRANGE BODIES (ELJ Editions, 2024) and the founding editor-in-chief of Broken Antler Magazine. Her writing has been nominated for Best of the Net and the Pushcart Prize. Most recently, her visual art has shown at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts. Find more of Court's work at www.courtlud.com.  Podcast Email: mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com">mybadpoetry.thepodcast@gmail.com Bluesky: @mybadpoetrythepod.bsky.social Instagram & Threads: @MyBadPoetry_ThePod Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podpage.com/my-bad-poetry/⁠⁠

Dave and Aaron banked an odd episode in case the weekend got busy. Here the co-hosts return to Aaron's high school Wolf Journal with the sad realization that Aaron often dwelled on the same topics and styles. They take this opportunity to discuss types of love.

My Bad Poetry 5.14 Untitled Wolf Journal Entry (Obsession Redux)

End Poem from a Real Poet: "Poem Not to Be Read at Your Wedding" by Beth Ann Fennelly

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From dark tendrils to spotted slugs and briars of prongs, L.M. Cole's draft folder is full of some strange images. Aaron and Dave dive into the draft folder with L.M. to find the less than subtle cries for help in the glassy ocean that is... Iowa?

My Bad Poetry Episode 5.13: "Pumpkin King ... Decreasing Functionality (w/ L.M. Cole)"

End Poem from a Real Poet: "No Portents On This Path" by L.M. Cole recently published in Feral.

L.M. is an artist and poet residing in North Carolina with two published chapbooks, Salt Mouth Moss Queen and Eat Me(at) Your Earliest Convenience . L.M.'s work can be found on their website.

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