Marilyn Nelson is an American poet, translator, and children’s book author. She is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut and the former poet laureate of Connecticut.  

In this episode, Eric and Marilyn discuss several of her poems and the inspiration and meaning behind them

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Marilyn Nelson and I Discuss her Beautiful and Powerful Poetry and…
Her book, How I Discovered Poetry
“Mississippi” poem
Her book, A Wreath for Emmett Till
Her use of the unique poetry form of heroic crown of sonnets
“Rosemary for Remembrance” poem
“Let Me Gather Spring Flowers for a Wreath” poem
“Like His Gouged Eye” poem
How poetry comes out of silence and leads us back to silence
A life well lived includes the gifts of silence, contemplation, and self knowledge 
How we need to make an effort to find silence in a noisy world
Her book, Carver
“Professor Carver’s Bible Class” poem
Her book, Snook Alone, the story of a dog

Marilyn Nelson Links:

Marilyn’s Website

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Marilyn Nelson is an American poet, translator, and children’s book author.&nbsp;She is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Connecticut and the former poet laureate of Connecticut.&nbsp;&nbsp;In this episode,&nbsp;Eric and Marilyn discuss&nbsp;several of her poems and the inspiration and meaning behind themBut wait – there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed.&nbsp;<a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month.&nbsp;</a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!Marilyn Nelson and I Discuss her Beautiful and Powerful Poetry and…<ul><li>Her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780147510051" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How I Discovered Poetry</a></li><li>“Mississippi” poem</li><li>Her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780147510051" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">A Wreath for Emmett Till</a></li><li>Her use of the unique poetry form&nbsp;of heroic crown of sonnets</li><li>“Rosemary for Remembrance” poem</li><li>“Let Me Gather Spring Flowers for a Wreath” poem</li><li>“Like His Gouged Eye” poem</li><li>How poetry comes out of silence and leads us back to silence</li><li>A life&nbsp;well lived includes the gifts of silence, contemplation, and self knowledge&nbsp;</li><li>How we need to make an effort to find silence in a noisy world</li><li>Her book,<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9781886910539" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;Carver</a></li><li>“Professor Carver’s Bible Class” poem</li><li>Her book,&nbsp;<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780763661205" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Snook Alone</a>, the story of a dog</li></ul>Marilyn Nelson Links:<a href="https://marilyn-nelson.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marilyn’s Website</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.nelson.98031" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a>When you purchase products and/or services from the sponsors of this episode, you help support The One You Feed.&nbsp;Your support is greatly appreciated, thank you!If you enjoyed this conversation with Marilyn Nelson you might also enjoy these other episodes:<a href="https://rogerhousden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roger Housden</a><a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/ellen-bass/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ellen Bass</a>

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Marilyn Nelson on Her Beautiful and Powerful Poetry

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