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Writing Beans

Writing Beans

Written by: Dara Siegel
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 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.Dara Siegel Art
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  • Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton on Writing Beans

    Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton on Writing Beans
    Feb 15 2026

    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!


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    13 mins
  • W.S. Merwin on Writing Beans

    W.S. Merwin on Writing Beans
    Feb 9 2026

    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!
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    6 mins
  • Mary Oliver

    Mary Oliver
    Feb 1 2026

    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
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    10 mins
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