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The Poet (delayed)

The Poet (delayed)

Scott Edgar
Released: 2026-03-31
© 2026 Scott R. Edgar
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73 Episodes
Audio
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Released: 2026-03-31
© 2026 Scott R. Edgar
Most Recent Episode
Part 1. We Die of Being Alive: To Avoid Pain is a Death

Part 1. We Die of Being Alive: To Avoid Pain is a Death

Most of us carry a quiet belief: if life feels hard, something must be wrong. In this episode, I challenge that idea. Drawing on a line from Michel de Montaigne—“You do not die of being sick, you die of being alive”—I explore what it really
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Most of us carry a quiet belief: if life feels hard, something must be wrong.
In this episode, I challenge that idea.
Drawing on a line from Michel de Montaigne—“You do not die of being sick, you die of being alive”—I explore what it really means to be alive, and why pain, loss, uncertainty, and struggle are not signs of failure, but expressions of life itself.
But understanding that intellectually is one thing. Living it is another.
When life becomes overwhelming, many of us respond in fear. We avoid. We run. We freeze. And in doing so, we don’t just avoid pain—we begin to step out of our own lives.
This episode is about that tension:
• The difference between knowing that struggle is part of life… and actually facing it
• Why avoidance feels natural—but costs us something deeper
• And how, in trying to protect ourselves from pain, we can lose touch with our own lives
This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. In the next episode, I’ll explore what it looks like to stay, to move, and to live with integrity in the middle of it all.
I'd love to hear what you have to say about the episode including thoughts on the poetry and the topics that were discussed. You can email me at poetdelayed@gmail.com.
My books of poetry are availabe for purchase at
Amazon.com
["The Ghost of a Beating Heart", "My Mother Sleeps" and "Haiku Village"]()
Episode ID: 1000758414248
GUID: 9044692d-0794-46cf-8f88-19e305a629fa
Release Date: 31/03/2026, 16:30:00

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Welcome to The Poet Delayed Podcast!
This podcast is a space for real, honest, and meaningful conversation. I explore poetry, literature, healing, relationships, and the deep importance of connection—not just with others, but also with ourselves. While we talk about the beauty and significance of relationships, we also dive into the vital act of staying true to who we are. It’s easy to lose ourselves in the world and in the connections we cherish, but this space is a reminder that being in relationship with others should never mean abandoning ourselves.
Whether I’m sharing my own journey or talking with guests, my goal is to create a space where stories and experiences bring us closer together. I believe that through sharing, we find understanding, and through connection, we find a sense of belonging.
"May I be I is the only prayer - not may I be great or good or beautiful or wise or strong." - E.E. Cummings

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