Trauma in the Light of Poetry with Ibe Liebenberg

Chasing Leviathan

On this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Ibe Liebenberg discuss the role of poetry in processing and expressing trauma. Ibe shares how his work as both a firefighter and lecturer at Chico State University inform his creative process. The conversation highlights the power of poetry in addressing societal issues and the importance of finding a supportive community for creative expression.

For a more on Ibe Liebenberg and his work, see 👉 https://www.ibeliebenbergcom.wordpress.com

Also make sure to check out Ibe’s poetry on The Three Penny Review:
PTSD 👉 https://www.threepennyreview.com/ptsd/
Why I Love Lame Excuses from College Freshmen 👉 https://www.threepennyreview.com/why-i-love-lame-excusesfrom-college-freshmen/
The Felon, the Hob, and their Child 👉 https://www.threepennyreview.com/the-felon-the-hobo-and-their-child/

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Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud.

These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop.

Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.