Welcome to Writing Beans, where you can share a cup of coffee or tea and appreciate some good writing and tattoo worthy lines with me. I am your host, Dara Siegel. I am a writer and educator and have been teaching literature and creative writing for decades. On each episode of Writing Beans, we will explore multiple texts per writer so you can get to know their famous works and learn about their voice, form and style. If you want to know more about me, find me on Insta: @theexistentialbean. Thank you for listening and sharing, Writing Beans.
Do you like Alanis Morrisette and Taylor Swift?
If so, you will love Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath, two poets of the confessional poet era who paved the way for strong female voices. On today's episode, we listen to:
Sexton: "Her Kind" and "The Fury of Overshoes"
Plath: "Mad Girl's Love Song" and "Morning Song"
If you want to learn more about me, find me, Dara Siegel, on Insta or TikTok: @theexistentialbean
Thank you for listening and following along!
9 Feb 2026
W.S. Merwin on Writing Beans
On today's episode of Writing Beans, you'll hear 3 poems from W.S. Merwin (1927-2019):
"Separation"
"For the Anniversary of My Death"
"A Message to Po-Chui"
For more information about me, Dara Siegel, find me on Insta @theexistentialbean
Thanks for listening!
1 Feb 2026
Mary Oliver
Today we are looking at a few poems by Mary Oliver, 1935-2019.
Wild Geese
The Summer Day
The Day Percy Came Back
In Blackwater Woods
1 Feb 2026
Intro to Writing Beans
Welcome to Writing Beans, where you can share a cup of coffee or tea and appreciate some writing and tattoo- worthy lines with me. My name is Dara Siegel. I have been a writer and educator for quite a few decades.
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