Birds

Episode 31

Birds

This episode of The Poetry Tavern explores poetry inspired by birds, from mythological symbolism to everyday moments of empathy. Charlotte reflects on works by Carl Phillips and Craig Ong, examining how birds are used to express memory, emotion, and connection. The discussion moves between the haunting aftermath of transformation and the quiet tenderness of noticing small suffering. Through thoughtful insight, the episode reveals how poetry uses birds to mirror human experience and compassion.

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