I’m absolutely ecstatic to share the news that Fractures just won the 2021 Independent Publisher Book Award Silver Medal in Poetry!
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Watch my TEDx talk: “8 Lessons from Fatherhood”
After basically spending a year at home with my partner and two small kids, I finally ventured out into the world and delivered a TEDx talk before a masked, socially-distanced audience at Pace Academy.
These 8 lessons were culled from the pressure-cooker of this strange and difficult year. Although I cite fatherhood as my teacher, many of these lessons are relevant to all parents and anyone, really.
You can watch my talk here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MDye5D3LLys
What a thrill to see “5 Things” performed on Opening Night!
First date night out in 14 months and what a way to do it—such a spectacular opening night of #WorkingAMusical #UnderTheTent at the Alliance Theatre.
Kristian Bush, Brandon Bush, and I wrote a song called “5 Things” just for this production, inspired by the stories (and from interviews) with activists and organizers from the ATL.
Difficult to put into words what it felt like to watch that song be brought to life last night by the magnificent cast in front of a sold out audience that included Stephen Schwartz.
Tamilla Woodard is a singular genius and visionary. We’re so lucky to be on Earth while she’s here too.
You can listen to #5Things here:
“Why Poetry Is Experiencing an Awakening” (Smithsonian Magazine)
Poetry Unbound features “Father”
I’m astounded by Pádraig Ó Tuama’s generosity & tenderness in discussing my poem, “Father,” and how it wrestles with God, fatherhood, love, & faith.
What a gift this series is. I’m so honored.
Thank you, The On Being Project.
Carlos Andrés Gómez — “Father” – The On Being Project
