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Dr. Arif Ahmad: Poetry, Convergence, and the Courage to Speak
May 18, 2026

Dr. Arif Ahmad: Poetry, Convergence, and the Courage to Speak

When Dr. Arif Ahmad joined me on the Quintessential Poetry podcast in December of 2022 (https://rss.com/podcasts/quintessential-poetry/1839119), I expected a conversation about craft, influence, and the making of a debut collection. What unfolded in…
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Poetry as a Living Dialogue: Revisiting Serena Agusto‑Cox
April 11, 2026

Poetry as a Living Dialogue: Revisiting Serena Agusto‑Cox

A return to Serena Agusto‑Cox’s 2021 interview and the insights that still resonate In a world saturated with noise, poetry has always offered a place where language can breathe—where truth can arrive quietly, steadily, and without apology. Recentl…
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Listening Again: What Four Years Revealed About Celaine Charles’ Poetic Voice
March 16, 2026

Listening Again: What Four Years Revealed About Celaine Charles’ Poetic Voice

Reflections on the 2020 and 2024 Quintessential Poetry Interviews When I revisited my two interviews with Celaine Charles—one recorded in 2020 and the other in 2024—I expected to hear familiar moments. Instead, I found myself listening to a poet wh…
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The Making of Genevieve F. Ray's Interview (January 14, 2023): A Remastered Tribute
Feb. 22, 2026

The Making of Genevieve F. Ray's Interview (January 14, 2023): A Remastered Tribute

✨ A Voice Rooted in Truth ✨+ When I sat down with Genevieve F. Ray for our original conversation, I knew she was a poet. What I didn’t know—what I couldn’t have known—was how deeply her voice would stay with me long after the recording stopped. Lis…
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Francis DiClemente — Quintessential Poetry Spotlight
Feb. 14, 2026

Francis DiClemente — Quintessential Poetry Spotlight

🌿 Francis DiClemente—Quintessential Poetry Spotlight The Quintessential Poetry Spotlight is our ongoing ritual of recognition—a place where we honor poets whose presence, voice, or creative contributions have touched this community …
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