We read and discuss a poem "Chimneys" that was written in response to the fire that destroyed most of Paradise, Ca in 2018, including Sue's beloved mother in law's home. Wildfire is a fear that creeps in at the end of every dry summer in California and other wildfire-prone zones. We examine the emotions and some of the science behind it. Lots more detail in the show notes here, including today's prompt "Wildfires". You can read the poem "Chimneys" here.

We read and chat about Sue's poem "Raven against Fate" and at the end, some natural history about crows and ravens because they are so fascinating! Show notes for all the links and more mentioned in the episode. The prompt for today is "Ravens, crows or black birds." Send to curiositycatpodcasts@gmail.com. Check out our website for upcoming episodes and prior prompts and more.

We read listener poems Pete Brown’s Seastar Sashimi and Allegra Sillberstein’s: Goldfish Gift
Deborah reads her "In the Season of Crows" and Sue and Deborah chat about it before challenging you to write to today's prompt: Write an ekphrastic poem - a poem inspired by visual art. It’s best done in person rather than a photograph or online image. If you can... Send to us at curiositycatpodcasts@gmail.com. Check out the website for upcoming episodes and show notes.