“Sonshine” | Poem Read by Drema Drudge (CW: death)

About this episode

Drema reads her heartfelt poem 'Sonshine' about a face painter's story involving a dog and an opossum, reflecting on themes of loss.

Drema reads her poem, "Sonshine," about a face painter who tells a story about a opossum and her dog. CW: death While this is not a polished reading, it is heartfelt and I hope it might ease your pain if you've suffered loss. This first appeared on my blog, then recently was published by Bards Against Hunger.

People in this episode

Host: Drema Drudge

Topics covered

• poetry
• loss
• storytelling
• grief
• art

Keywords

• poem
• Drema Drudge
• Sonshine
• death
• grief
• story
• art

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bards Against Hunger

Books & works: Sonshine

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