How poetry helps Ada Limon navigate life, even when it’s tough
26 Nov 2025
• 35 min
• EN
As we enter "cozy season," we're revisiting our conversation with Ada Limon, who just wrapped up her tenure as the U.S. Poet Laureate. She talks to us about loss and grief and evolving identity -- like becoming a "fall person" after a lifetime of identifying as a "summer person" -- and the power of poetry to navigate it all. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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