Poems For People Who Hate Poetry

Send us a textArt and adversity intertwine in a dance as old as creation itself, and we're here to explore each step of their intricate pas de deux. As we close the curtains on our summer series, I, Kirk, alongside Luc and our esteemed guest Don Watkins, unpack the profound connection between struggle and creativity. From Michelangelo's "Rebellious Slave" to the raw emotion of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto, we traverse the landscape of human perseverance, culminating in a powerful finale that mirrors our own journey through the world of podcasting.With vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, we take you on a sensory expedition, analyzing the tense engagement of man versus serpent in both sculpture and the real-life parallels of martial arts. Our conversation becomes a palette of emotions as we recall that fateful museum tour where "The Painter's Honeymoon" forever altered my perception of art. Don's insights illuminate the intricate details of a sculpted strugg