Daffodils in December: Alice Bingham Gorman’s Memories in Meter
Doro and Tricia welcome Alice Bingham Gorman, an author and poet, for a heartfelt conversation about her lived experiences. Alice shares from her book, “Daffodils in December: Poems from an Unexpected Life” which captures beautiful moments of her life through poetry. Alice graciously shares the challenges and triumphs she faced, including the impact of personal loss, her unexpected path to love later in life, and the significance of gratitude. She shares how her journey as an artist unfolded over time, deeply connecting with listeners and offering insight into the human experience.
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Website: https://alicebinghamgorman.com/#
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alicebingham.gorman
Daffodils in December: https://louisvillereview.org/daffodils-in-december-poems-from-an-unexpected-life
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qUOTES:
“Writing prose is very different from writing poetry because poetry is unbidded, it just comes and I can’t force it." –Alice Bingham Gorman
We’ve all been through pain, and poetry allows us to share our experiences and let us know that we are not the only ones to experience these hardships. –Alice Bingham Gorman
“I don’t feel any different from when I was 8 than I did when I was 40. I know more because I’ve lived more, but I’m still the same person. I’m still the same character.” –Alice Bingham Gorman
Show Notes:
Alice's journey to publication was filled with emotional highs and lows.
Her poetry reflects her unexpected life experiences and personal growth.
Loss has profoundly shaped her writing and perspective on life.
Finding love again at 81 brought new meaning to her life.
Poetry serves as a healing tool for both the writer and the reader.
Alice emphasizes the importance of gratitude in her life.
Choices in life can lead to unexpected and fulfilling paths.
Graduate school provided her with the tools to refine her writing.
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