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Jason Z Guest's avatar

I just discovered your podcast on Spotify and enjoy your format and discussions.

This poem tells me that there is an "ignorance is bliss" factor that I think Ferlinghetti is using to show us what makes us human. There's also a juxtaposition between "a beautiful place" and other, less desirable situations. It creates a balance in beauty.

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Leonard Greco's avatar

Wonderful poem and a truthful one , one of faith I think , that in spite of , an in contrast to , this gift is indeed worth celebrating. Happy new year 🕊

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Wren's avatar

Thank you.

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