About this episode
The episode features A. F. Moritz's poem 'On Distinction', exploring the complexities of enduring in the world.
Today’s poem is about the strange whys and ways of trying to endure in this world. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe
Topics covered
- endurance
- existence
- poetry
- reflection
- life's challenges
Keywords
- poem
- A. F. Moritz
- distinction
- endurance
- life
- poetry
- reflection
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