Decentering the Self
An excerpt of a conversation between Ada Limón, Sharon Salzberg, and Tricycle’s editor-in-chief, James Shaheen
Ada Limón
Ada Limón is the author of seven books of poetry, including Startlement: New and Selected Poems and The Hurting Kind. She served as the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States.
Decentering the Self
US Poet Laureate Ada Limón discusses the transformative power of wonder and awe.
Where the Light Comes From
Interview with Poet Laureate Ada Limón
Creatures of Constant Awe
US Poet Laureate Ada Limón discusses how writing can be an act of offering something back to the planet.
Sanctuary
Two poems from The Hurting Kind by Ada Limón
Podcasts
Opening to Wonder
Ada Limón discusses how poetry can help us move through the world with greater courage and equanimity and how reading and writing can help us imagine a different type of future.
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US Poet Laureate Ada Limón on the Practice of Startlement
Poet Ada Limón discusses how poetry can help us decenter ourselves and foster curiosity and connection.
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US Poet Laureate Ada Limón on Returning to Wonder
Poet Ada Limón discusses how poetry can slow us down and return us to a state of wonder and awe.
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