S1:E11 - The Ring and Reclamation

S2:E1 - In the Land of Grace

Two baptisms, a Prince purge, a Catholic mass, and still—no Jesus. I’m back from hiatus with a deeply personal Prompt Response on belief, un-belief, and the grace in not knowing. #PromptResponses #AgnosticAndOkay #GraceNotCertainty #LangstonHughes #blacksky, #bluesky #writers, #writing, #poetryofinstagram Intro/Outro Music: Free Neo Soul Guitar Sample-86bpm by relajaolab -- https://freesound.org/s/717363/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

S1:E14 - The Bridge To My Own Peace

What if legacy isn’t about wealth, but about who gets worn down in the name of keeping others whole? This reflection, inspired by Donna Kate Rushin’s The Bridge Poem, looks at emotional labor, letting go, and choosing peace over performance. Intro/Outro Music: Free Neo Soul Guitar Sample-86bpm by relajaolab -- https://freesound.org/s/717363/ -- License: Creative Commons 0#writing #writingprompt #prompts #poetry #poet #podcastDonna Kate Rushin's Poem: The Bridge Poem [https://www.best-poems.net/kate-rushin/the-bridge-poem.html]

S1:E13 - Holding It Down in the Cold

Winter’s got nothing on determination. This post reflects on freezing commutes, quiet sacrifices, and the kind of love that doesn’t shout but still shows up. A nod to Robert Hayden’s Those Winter Sundays. Intro/Outro Music: Free Neo Soul Guitar Sample-86bpm by relajaolab -- https://freesound.org/s/717363/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 #writing #writingprompt #prompts #poetry #poet #podcastThis video was made with ClipchampIntro/Outro Music: Free Neo Soul Guitar Sample-86bpm by relajaolab -- https://freesound.org/s/717363/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 #writing #writingprompt #prompts #poetry #poet #podcastThis video was made with Clipchamp

S1:E12 - We Were Some Crazy Ass Kids

A broken wrist, a head gash, second-degree burns—and not a shred of fear. This reflection looks back at the wild resilience of childhood, where danger was just part of the ride. Featuring Robert Louis Stevenson’s My Shadow and a nod to the girl who dared to fly.

S1:E11 - The Ring and Reclamation

Reflective & Personal The oldest thing I’m wearing is my wedding ring. It holds a story of survival, healing, and choosing love that doesn’t hurt. This piece is about what it means to reclaim joy, trust, and self-worth—one safe, steady moment at a time. Intro/Outro Music: Free Neo Soul Guitar Sample-86bpm by relajaolab -- https://freesound.org/s/717363/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 #writing #writingprompt #prompts #poetry #poet #podcast