In this bonus episode of Bee Balm Presents, host Julia Paganelli Marín welcomes back Megan Blankenship for an intimate journey into the heart of Arkansas, where Megan's roots and poetic inspirations lie. Nestled within the natural beauty of Calico Rock and the small community of Gorby, Megan shares the influence of her childhood surroundings on her poetry, characterized by a deep connection to the wild, untamable aspects of nature.
Megan reads her poem "Sunday Morning," exploring themes of family, tradition, and the looming presence of both real and perceived threats to their way of life. Through vivid imagery of communal Sunday lunches, packs of babies, and the constant preparation for unseen dangers, the poem navigates the intricate balance between bounty and scarcity, fear and safety, showcasing Megan's skillful weaving of personal and collective narratives. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that celebrates the richness of rural life, the complexities of human and animal connections, and the never-ending quest for understanding through poetry.
Bee Balm Presents is a Bee Balm Arkansas project in partnership with the Listening Lab at KUAF National Public Radio.
Bee Balm Presents Host: Julia Paganelli Marín
Bee Balm Presents Producer: Micah Poor
Listening Lab Coordinator: Emerson Alexander
KUAF Executive Director: Leigh Wood
Special thanks to Avery Martin for permission to use their song “Peach Pretender”. It's a sneak peek from their unreleased EP by Avery Lee and The Sweeties dropping in Spring 2024.
Learn more about Bee Balm Arkansas at our website or by following us on Instagram.
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.