Albert F. Moritz (also known as AF Moritz, or simply Al) is one of the greatest living poets. You can read his Wikipedia profile if you want to know how much he's published, his admirable accolades, and all of that. But to me, he is a favourite professor from my early university days, and was my gateway not only into poetry, but into a life committed to being what he calls a "sensitive person" - a person who cannot conform to oppressive, spirit-squashing social norms, and so who makes it their life mission to live closer to the truth of oneself. Poetry is one tool to support us in living from the heart, and Al talks all about that in this episode. (Let the length of the episode show how much I love listening to this man speak!)

Keep up with Al on his website:

https://www.afmoritz.com

Or Instagram:

@afmoritz

And buy his new book (striking, beautiful, and in his words "pugnacious"!) here:

https://houseofanansi.com/products/great-silent-ballad?srsltid=AfmBOoogR9uwsoizJ0zdnKuModmbaRDLvzj8ia3gI5iZisiCKQSYMvBW