Walt Whitman - The Read Well Podcast

We had a fantastic conversation at book club last night. Everyone was fired up over Song of Myself by Walt Whitman. It’s such a powerful poem, and the ending is truly astounding. For me, it perfectly captures what it feels like to read a piece of literature deeply. I’m going to share a few stanzasContinue reading What it Feels Like to Read Deeply

August 17, 2024August 17, 2024

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Reading Walt Whitman

How can I describe what it feels like to read poetry by Walt Whitman? It’s intimate, for sure. He’s right there with you, standing starkly “natural” in the open woods, letting the sunshine breathe on his bare skin. Every word is both private and perfectly natural. He shows you the smallest details, making them biggerContinue reading Reading Walt Whitman