Abstract by WC Quinn | One Poem Only

About this episode

This episode features a reading of the poem 'Abstract' by WC Quinn, exploring themes of self-love and artistic identity.

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Abstract WC Quinn My pieces appear askew, but I am no Picasso just a Girl Before a Mirror trying to love myself despite the flaws in my reflection I keep counting my brush strokes grooming tangles in penance. My tongue’s burden is language The She Wolf bellow calls to me; I don’t reply my words, sticky sweet honey, smacking heavy in the roof of my mouth splatters canvas akin to Pollock. My nightmares covet reality so call me a dream walker; lucid surrealist observing life like Dali from below the waters bearing witness to The Metamorphosis of Narcissus unsure if I am art or artist. My heart stenciled with purpose in the face of perpetual loss; A Girl with Balloon black and white statements stricken with red accents Recognizable / Unknown. More from WC Quinn ↓ @astoldby.wcquinn on Instagram @wcquinn on Substack Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Poetry sustains. Thank you for supporting the podcast. Mentioned in this…

People in this episode

Host: Maggie Devers

Guest: WC Quinn

Topics covered

• poetry
• self-reflection
• art
• creativity
• identity

Keywords

• poetry
• self-love
• art
• WC Quinn
• Maggie Devers
• creativity
• identity
• National Poetry Month

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: For My Daughter, The Metamorphosis of Narcissus, A Girl with Balloon, Girl Before a Mirror, Pollock, Dali

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