My Bad Poetry
My Bad Poetry
Aaron and Dave dive into an old private journal to read poems written in high school. Along the way the two have found themselves joined by some incredibly amazing people, all willing to share some of their own bad poetry. Experience a mix of self-reflection, humor, self-deprecation, great conversations and just maybe a half decent poem!
May 5, 2025

A Prayer & Coupling with Big Ben (w/ Katie Manning)

A Prayer & Coupling with Big Ben (w/ Katie Manning)

Katie brings some really fun poems to the show that frankly aren't bad at all! Embarrassing...maybe... but even that is up for debate. What isn't up for debate is the phallic shape... found in both?? Katie also teaches Aaron and Dave the word "majusculation," which is a very fancy word for a pretty common thing!

My Bad Poetry Episode 7.14 "A Prayer & Coupling with Big Ben (w/ Katie Manning)

End Poem from a Real Poet: "On the Origin" by Katie Manning

Katie Manning is a professor of writing at Point Loma Nazarene University, a co-founder of editor-in-chief of Whale Road Review, and the author of several chapbooks and full length collections. Her most recent collection Hereverant along with her other works can be found here. You can keep up with her many activities on her website https://www.katiemanningpoet.com/

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