Best Poems Podcasts (2026)

Mary Giudice

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A poetry podcast

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Poem-a-Day is the original, daily poetry series featuring new poems by today’s poets. Produced by the Academy of American Poets, this free digital series is made possible by you, our readers and listeners. Theme music by Kat Rejsek. Audio engineering by Genevieve Shubeck. Learn more about Poem-a-Day and, if you can, please consider supporting this series by making a gift at poets.org/give.

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The Daily Poem

Goldberry Studios

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The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits. The Daily Poem is presented by Goldberry Studios. dailypoempod.substack.com

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Read Me a Poem

The American Scholar

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Each week, listen to Amanda Holmes introduce and read a poem, beautifully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Audio Poem of the Day

Poetry Foundation

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Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.

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One Poem Only

Maggie Devers

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A daily reading. A quiet moment. One poem, center stage: just for now, just for you. A one-night-only show, in verse. I'm Maggie Devers, and each day I'll read you one poem—nothing more, nothing less. No analysis, no noise—just a little space to listen. Come back tomorrow. The curtain rises again.

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The Well Read Poem

Thomas Banks

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Because reading is interpretation, The Well Read Poem aims to teach you how to read with understanding! Hosted by poet Thomas Banks of The House of Humane Letters, these short episodes will introduce you to both well-known and obscure poets and will focus on daily recitation, historical and intellectual background, elements of poetry, light explication, and more! Play this podcast daily and practice reciting! The next week, get a new poem. Grow in your understanding and love of poetry by lea ...

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Wacky Poem Life

Shaun Perkins

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Wacky Poem Life is a 30-minute podcast taped at the Rural Oklahoma Museum of Poetry. Hosts Bill Guthrie and Shaun Perkins begin with a piece of found poetry someone has left in the museum and go from there with some wacky, then some poetry, then some more wacky. A poetry podcast FOR EVERYONE!

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A Poem Today

Erik Lomen

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A Poem Today for the poets and poetry of the past and present. From Lupara Press & Sawed-off Editions, a small letterpress shop in Maine. In this feed you will find some of our favorite poems through time. www.shroomsofdoom.com

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Shel We Read a Poem?

Lauren & Russ

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Lauren and Russ slowly make their way through *Where the Sidewalk Ends* by Shel Silverstein. Commentary and relations to current events abound.

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Songs Poems Stories

Leonard Leventon

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Each episode of Songs Poems Stories will contain at least one original song and/or poem and/or story written and either read and/or performed by the host, actor, singer/songwriter, poet, novelist Leonard Leventon.

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Whirled Through a Poem’s Eye

marmccabe

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Brief essays on poetry: considering a poem and how it reveals the world and the human experience. Find the text of the poems featured and the podcast script on MarilynOnaRoll.wordpress.com.

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Poems, Guitar and Meditations

Jonah Hall

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Sometimes piano, sometimes guitar, sometimes spoken meditation. Thanks for listening. If you have questions, comments, or feedback of any kind, email darkoindex at gmail dot com.

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In Three Poems

David J Bauman

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Each episode features a different guest poet and a lively conversation that explores how poems connect us and how they talk among themselves. We'll read two poems by our guest poet and one by a poet whose work they admire. Poet David J. Bauman is your host.

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Poetry Unbound

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Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the doorways of brilliant poems and walks you through — each one has wisdom to offer and questions to ask you. Already a listener? There’s also a book (Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World), a Substack newsletter with a vibrant conversation in the comments, and occasional gatherings.

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Ganj e Hozour Programs

Parviz Shahbazi

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Midnight Poems

Midnight Poems

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Midnight Poems is a spoken-word poetry podcast featuring brief, emotionally charged verses designed for quiet moments, late nights, and reflective pauses. Each episode is a standalone poem exploring themes of love, loss, longing, memory, and the inner world we rarely speak out loud. These short poems are meant to be listened to in a single sitting—no filler, no commentary, just words and atmosphere. Perfect for nighttime listening, creative inspiration, or moments of calm between the noise. ...

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Reflections Ruminations & Recollections

Diane Schultz

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Reflections on various Bible verses and topics and the occasional poem

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Ganj e Hozour Telephone messages

Parviz Shahbazi

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Big Toe Joe

Felice Arena

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Poems for kids. Fun, charming, silly, sometimes even poignant. Perfect for families. Written and read by award-winning children’s author Felice Arena. A new poem (or two) posted weekly.

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Poems

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It's random poetry.

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Heartwork with Dale Biron–Poems For Heart and Soul

Dale Biron

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Now more than ever, we need the fierce, insightful, inspiring power of poetry in our lives, connecting head, heart and soul...

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Access Poem

John Ebersole

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John Ebersole writes poems. Then he reads them to you.

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Poème

Mélanie

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Love and words

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The Literary Life Podcast

Angelina Stanford Thomas Banks

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Not just book chat! The Literary Life Podcast is an ongoing conversation about the skill and art of reading well and the lost intellectual tradition needed to fully enter into the great works of literature. Experienced teachers Angelina Stanford and Thomas Banks (of www.HouseOfHumaneLetters.com) join lifelong reader Cindy Rollins (of www.MorningtimeForMoms.com) for slow reads of classic literature, conversations with book lovers, and an ever-unfolding discussion of how Stories Will Save the ...

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The Two-Way Poetry Podcast

Chris Jones

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In each episode Chris Jones invites a poet to introduce a poem by an author who has influenced his, her or their own approach to writing. The poet discusses the importance of this work, and goes on to talk in depth about a poem they have written in response to this original piece.

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Sketch Poetry

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Poetry read in a fitting setting, by teacher and poet of no great renown: Joe Riley. Great poems from a range of eras read aloud in a place that befits them. No lectures, not too many long words or academic pretence; a chance to sketch out how a poem reaches your heart. Want me to sketch a poem? [email protected]

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Poem reader

Bharat

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Welcome to the Poem reader podcast, where amazing things happen.

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rakshya lamichhane

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I love my family Cover art photo provided by Nahil Naseer on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@nahilnaseer

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POEMS

Frank Cheng

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The Poetry Patch

WAOB® Audio Theatre

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Poetry touches our deepest emotions. It can stir us to action, or bring us peace. We invite you join our talented readers, and enjoy whatever poem you pick.

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Poetically Yours

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Get ready to hear from northern Illinois’ “prose pros." Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please send submissions to [email protected]

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home—body podcast

grace allerdice

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sacred sound waves hosted by grace allerdice.

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The Poet and The Poem

Grace Cavalieri

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Refresh your life with THE POET AND THE POEM. Hear America’s most beloved poets in reading and conversation. Award winning poet/host Grace Cavalieri presents poets reading their work and talking about their art. After 41 years consecutive on public radio, cited by The Encyclopedia of Broadcasting for longevity, THE POET AND THE POEM has made history for one reason: It’s powerful. Voted top in the nation for ENTERTAINMENT IN MEDIA by The National Commission On Working Women, ALL NEW 30-minute ...

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Not Another Poem

Olivia Mulligan

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Poetry shenanigans with Poet, Olivia Mulligan.

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2centspnf

Lindsay Thebe

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Hello Lovely Listener! 2centspnf, expansively, 2cents poetry 'n film is a podcast dedicated to all things poetry; analyses, news, poetry books and all poets- pioneers, upcoming and aspiring. The podcast is hosted by Lindsay, an avid sketcher and unfledged writer who enjoys tea and taking photos. In the words of M. H. Abrams, "A vital literary culture is always on the move." , 2cents hopes to present you with an audible anthology that captures this vitality.

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Lucretius Today - Epicurus and Epicurean Philosophy

Cassius Amicus

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Lucretius Today is a podcast dedicated to learning Epicurean philosophy through study of the poet Lucretius, who lived in the age of Julius Caesar and wrote "On The Nature of Things," the only complete presentation of Epicurus' ideas left to us from the ancient world. We'll walk you line by line through the six books of Lucretius' poem, and we'll discuss how Epicurean philosophy can apply to you today. In this podcast we won't be talking about modern political issues. How you apply Epicurus ...

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Poetry For All

Joanne Diaz and Abram Van Engen

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This podcast is for those who already love poetry and for those who know very little about it. In this podcast, we read a poem, discuss it, see what makes it tick, learn how it works, grow from it, and then read it one more time. Introducing our brand new Poetry For All website: https://poetryforallpod.com! Please visit the new website to learn more about our guests, search for thematic episodes (ranging from Black History Month to the season of autumn), and subscribe to our newsletter.

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VOICEMAIL POEMS

VOICEMAIL POEMS

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Poetry via voicemail. Missed calls you need to hear. Open submissions accepted. Guidelines at http://voicemailpoems.org

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Southword Poetry Podcast

Munster Literature Centre

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The Southword Poetry Podcast is produced by the Munster Literature Centre. Each episode, a guest poet talks in depth about their latest work and shares a few of their poems. We also hear a poem from a recent issue of the literary journal Southword. Sarah Byrne hosted the 2022 season. Clíona Ní Ríordáin hosted the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Poets were selected by the hosts, Patrick Cotter and James O’Leary. The Munster Literature Centre is a grateful recipient of funding from the Arts Council of ...

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Storyolysis

Chris, Pierre

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Welcome to the Storyolysis podcast with Chris & Pierre! We discuss incredible/thought provoking stories from anime, TV shows, movies, to poems and books! And if you didn't know (Kudos if you did👏🏽), "Lysis" is the breakdown of cell tissue.

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A poem recited

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When you are old by William Yeates Cover art photo provided by Imthaz Ahamed on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@imthaz

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Every Sound A Poem

Chitsanzo Mkandawire

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Audio essay about art, music and poetry.

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If Poem Summary

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Welcome to the If Poem Summary podcast, where amazing things happen.

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Poem Talk

Poetry Foundation

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Kelly Writers House impresario Al Filreis leads a lively roundtable discussion of a single poem with a series of rotating guests including Tracie Morris, Rachel Blau DuPlessis, erica kaufman, Charles Bernstein, Sawako Nakayasu, Simone White, and others.

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Aloof by Luwa 1:24

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Aloof Luwa Aloof poof, jump off the roof as proof They use the news to deduce and reduce the abuse Thrown and blown our way while we moan and groan Unable to table the insatiable desire for the fable That makes us weaker, bleaker yet we are eager For we have aligned, misaligned our brains to malign Images that damages, and abscond our privileges. M…

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By Lesyk Panasiuk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Poetry Foundation

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William Wordsworth's "Character of the Happy Warrior" 5:12

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“Who is the happy Warrior? Who is he/That every man in arms should wish to be?” In today’s poem, Wordsworth asks unfamiliar questions. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe…

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Todd Davis: "How She Heard It" 3:33

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Recorded by Todd Davis for Poem-a-Day, a series produced by the Academy of American Poets. Published on January 14, 2026. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.poets.org⁠By The Academy of American Poets

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Ira Cohen - Poems From The Akashic Record 5:06

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Two poems by Ira Cohen from his book Poems from the Akashic Record - From The Moroccan Journal 1987 // Taxi Poem (for Vali Myers)By Erik Lomen

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Kathleen Lynch's "Why I Love Oysters": Whirled Through a Poem's Eye 3:48

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An earthy appreciation of dining on this sea creature.By marmccabe

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Winter Moods 6:06

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The Holiday Season is now over and we are in the depths of winter...By Leonard Leventon

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“Femme Noire” by Léopold Sédar Senghor 3:50

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Amanda Holmes reads Léopold Sédar Senghor’s “Femme Noire,” translated from the French by Melvin Dixon. Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: [email protected]. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the son…

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Episode 254: Furniture Bash 22:02

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Send us a text Nothing good will ever happen again. Furniture. Wood (in all its myriad forms). [email protected] @ShelWeReadBy Lauren & Russ

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Bonus Episode: Maiden Voyage 32:04

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This Maiden Voyage is a reissue of our very first episode from 2021 where we talked about dog farts and poetry. Enjoy.By Shaun Perkins

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The Patient Enemy 6:42

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This poem invites us to imagine a different kind of enemy—one that doesn’t oppose or hate us, doesn’t rush us, and doesn’t need to negotiate. An enemy that patiently waits to help us become more authentic, more grounded, more humble, and human.By Dale Biron

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Brian Lewis on his memoir 'Last Collection' alongside Chris Jones on his book of poems Little Piece of Harm 1:10:10

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Here, in the first of two episodes, I take a slightly different approach and talk to Brian Lewis about his essay/memoir ‘Last Collection’ alongside my own book of poetry Little Piece of Harm. On Friday 26th March 2021 Brian set off on a ‘round’ of Sheffield to deliver copies of my recently published poetry book Little Piece of Harm (Longbarrow Pres…

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Talking with Birds, David Reads Poems with Grant Clauser 30:49

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Send us a message! David talks with poet Grant Clauser about his recent book, Temporary Shelters (Cornerstone Press, 2025). We talk about poetry grounded in place, and particularly in nature, but also the taking of shelter, however temporary those things that fascinate you, whatever they may be. Poems: "Fireline Trail" from (2025, Cornerstone Press…

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Half Awake 1:03

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Short, intimate poetry written for late nights and quiet moments. Midnight Poems is a spoken-word poetry podcast featuring one to three minute poems designed to be heard in a single sitting. Each episode stands alone, offering quiet reflection on love, absence, memory, regret, and the spaces between thoughts we rarely speak aloud. No commentary. No…

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S20E6: "Christmas" by John Betjeman (S14 Encore) 12:44

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As befits the time of year, we are reading six poems of Advent and Christmas during this re-airing of the fourteenth season of the Well-Read Poem. We have selected certain familiar ones, which may yet contain certain surprises in their authorship and composition history, as well as some less well-known pieces which we hope will help you better enjo…

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Year End, 2025 (a poem) 3:20

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Many years, many miles of driving.

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Episode 123: Little Gidding 1:36:49

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I offer you “Little Gidding” by T.S. Eliot. This is far side of the deep end, dear listeners! Come on in. The best part of creating this series was sitting down with others whose lives have been amended by going into that deep. Joining me at the mic for this last quartet is the generous, intuitive reader and friend Colleen Jeffrey. The end is where…