Poetic Wanderings: Honoring a Legacy

Betsy’s latest guest, Lillian Brummet, is an award-winning poet, author, writer, blogger, and entrepreneur. Alongside her husband, Dave, Lillian has co-authored several books covering a wide range of topics, including gardening, cooking, marketing, environmental issues, and poetry.

In this engaging interview, Lillian delves into their newest poetry book, Poetic Wanderings, the third addition to their poetry series. This heartfelt collection pays tribute to her father-in-law, Frank Nick Brummet, whose rich storytelling inspired many of the poems. Lillian shares how Poetic Wanderings honors Frank’s legacy, emphasizing the importance of preserving our stories and experiences to connect generations, celebrate life, and learn from the past.

During the conversation, Lillian read a touching poem from the collection titled “Wartime Love,” found on page 17. Betsy describes it as profoundly moving and heartfelt. Lillian also showcased other beautiful pieces from Poetic Wanderings while reflecting on her previous poetry collections.

A key theme of the discussion was the vulnerability and artistry involved in writing poetry. Lillian highlighted that while poetry doesn’t need to rhyme, it must have a flow that resonates with readers. She candidly shared how writing poetry became a healing outlet during her struggles with depression and grief, even helping her navigate a challenging writer’s block during a difficult period.

Betsy and Lillian also explored the topic of grief, discussing ways to honor the memories of loved ones by embracing life and helping others.

For readers inspired by Lillian’s journey, Betsy highly recommends visiting Dave and Lillian Brummet’s Amazon page to explore their collection of insightful and inspiring books, including Poetic Wanderings.

Don’t miss this heartfelt interview filled with wisdom, creativity, and a celebration of storytelling!

Listen to Betsy Wurzel’s audio interview with Lillian Brummet, where they explore how poetry became a powerful outlet for healing. 📌 Click here to listen…