About this episode

In this episode, Mary Giudice shares a poem that unexpectedly resonated with her, titled 'My Mother's Body' by Marie Howe.

Sometimes you're just minding your own business and a poem jumps out from the bushes and surprises you. In this episode I share a poem that did that to me: "My Mother's Body" by Marie Howe.

People in this episode

Host: Mary Giudice

Topics covered

• poetry
• personal reflection
• family
• art
• literature

Keywords

• poem
• My Mother's Body
• Marie Howe
• poetry analysis
• family themes

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