174. Titre/Title/Título : Poetry Soundscapes - Snugness

174. Titre/Title/Título : Poetry Soundscapes - Snugness

Produit par/Produced by/Productor : Christiaan Muller

Pays/Country/País : Portugal

Type/Tipo : Poetry & Sound

Synopsis/Resume/Descripción : Poetry Soundscapes is a podcast that invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world of fieldrecordings, a little music and poetry. The podcast begins with a reflection by Charles Simic on the role of art in expressing the impossible predicament that we all find ourselves in as human beings. In the context of poetry, the predicament often refers to the limitations and challenges that the poet faces in trying to express their thoughts and emotions through language, as well as the existential struggles that are part of the human condition. The host shares a personal story of a childhood experience where he found himself in a cold, dark room counting the tolling of a church bell to pass the time. He argues that the cold and discomfort of the room actually added to the experience, as it allowed him to appreciate the warmth and comfort of his bed. The host reflects on the beauty of the world and the importance of taking the time to appreciate it. He suggests that, like the experience of being cold in a warm bed, we need contrasts in life in order to fully appreciate the moments of joy and beauty.