Poetry, quotes, stories, etc., I love it all. My name is Vee, and this podcast focuses on the beauty and structure of words. If it’s worth hearing in the ear, resonates in the heart and contemplates in the mind, then I would love to talk about it! I would love to be introduced to even more! So if you want to share any, please do and I’ll be sure to talk about it! Thank you! *Cover art not my own*
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Living with two selves. One the world sees, one you know is real. In this episode, we discuss W.E.B. DuBois’ double consciousness from “Strivings of the Negro People”, explore the tension of being misseen, and reflect on reclaiming your whole self—soft, strong, and unapologetically human. Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.comTrack: Harmony in the Soul by Rage…
In this episode of Buttercup on Melancholy Hill , we peel back the layers of Judas Iscariot—not just as a betrayer, but as a broken man who couldn’t believe he was still loved. We explore the tension between prophecy and free will, guilt and grace, and ask the question no one wants to touch: Could Judas have been forgiven? And if he had waited just three more days— Would he have seen the love that…
In this episode of Buttercup on Melancholy Hill , we delve into the multifaceted meanings of consumption—bodily, spiritual, and psychological—through Vincent Woodard’s The Delectable Negro and the writings of Olaudah Equiano. What does it mean to be consumed by a faith that was forced upon you? How can the same religion that justified slavery become a source of personal salvation? Through poetry,…
Death is an art few can transform life is a play all must play their role. In today’s episode, think of Death as a peaceful presence. Something we cannot understand but something that we cannot avoid. Why do we want to understand such an entity?
The bane of my literary existence! Oroonoko: The Royal Slave is a story about an African Prince who is tricked into slavery and taken to the Americas. His European features earned him a rank above the rest as a slave only in name. However, is the book a praise of African bravery, a mockery of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, or a mirror of the author’s true feelings ? This episode was done with my…
What does a tale of stellar advertisement by strange creatures in the night have to do with the purity of women? Quite a lot! Find out in this episode of our literary dove when we explore the entertaining and seductive narrative poem titled “Goblin Market” by Christina Rossetti.
This is my first Spotify GreenRoom chat, and I was very nervous but thankfully someone (LaQuita Middleton) was kind enough to pop in and have a conversation with me and share her own experience! Check her out on the Spotify GreenRoom app, and also her book: NappyMinded Ideology
*SPOILER* (just in case) this is my thoughts about Mrs. Obama’s memoir. I loved the book, I took notes, and I think we can all learn something very valuable about what it means to ‘become’ and to continue on the journey or becoming because it is never over. Imperfect and constant, we invent ourselves and learn.
I realized I was making episodes with the topic in it but never stopped to make one on what exactly it is. So here is the subject of what I love to do and talk about. You can find more information on: https://www.masterclass.com/classes/billy-collins-teaches-reading-and-writing-poetry
I’m touching (barely) on societal issues, and adding some literary works that correspond with the topic. Love is love in this episode....unless you’re into minors or take advantage of vulnerable people. Get Help for that one
