About this Episode
The Poet (delayed)
Ep. 42: In My Marrow
Available: August 1, 2024
In My Marrow
I am drenched in freedom -
Soaked to the bone.
- Even more, it’s in my marrow. I brought it from the womb And will take it to the dust. Place chains on my wrists, yet I am free; Make my walls into iron bars, yet I am free For my mind is unchainable and My heart uncageable. Abdication is my only threat.
I’m Socrates free
I’m William Wallace free.
I’m Solomon Northrup free.
I’m Viktor Frankl free.
I am Human; I am Free
- It’s in my marrow.
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In this episode, I read my poem, “In My Marrow,” and discussed the principle of belonging to ourselves and the importance of knowing who we are what are values are. In doing so, I drew upon the wisdom of Maya Angelou, Brene Brown, Solzhenitsyn, Nietzsche and Jung.I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed.
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