Rodney Bay
Whether you’re looking to send a poem to your lover or indulge in a moment of self-pleasure, Vladimir Lucien has recently penned a rhythmic and heartfelt ode to intimacy titled “uses of the erotic”, published by the Academy of American Poets. It is inspired by Audre Lorde’s influential 1978 essay on the erotic as power, where she asserts that “the erotic is not a question only of what we do; it is a question of how acutely and fully we can feel in the doing”. If you wish to restore a sense of vitality and joy, amidst the hustle and bustle of adulthood or big city life, this episode is an invitation to rediscover your innate sensuality. Today, Lucien takes us on a journey to Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia—his childhood haven nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the northern Atlantic Ocean. Here, amidst this vibrant setting, he reminisces about spontaneous flirtations, nature explorations, and an embrace of life’s impermanence. These memories and chat-ups, sometimes lecherous and playful, continue to nourish Lucien’s present life in New York City, infusing it with the transformative power of liminality—the spaces of transition and profound change.
Written by Vladimir Lucien. Introduction and outro voiced by Johnny Vivash. Editing and sound design by Tobias Withers. Artwork by Karel Martens. Curated by Justine Gensse. Produced by the Extra Extra team.
