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One Poem Only
A daily reading. A quiet moment. One poem, center stage: just for now, just for you. A one-night-only show, in verse. Come back tomorrow. The curtain rises again.
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One Poem OnlyEPISODE 365 | One Poem Only
I didn’t miss a day. Thank you for being here. For listening, for sharing, for writing, for championing poetry with me. There’s so much more to come.I dwell in…
One Poem OnlyAbstract by WC Quinn | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.AbstractWC QuinnMy pieces appear…
One Poem OnlyUnlearning Perfection by Mya Noelani | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.Unlearning PerfectionMya NoelaniI took up the task of unlearning perfectionBecause what…
One Poem OnlyYou Are Poetry by Emma-Jane Barlow | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. You Are PoetryEmma-Jane BarlowI hope…
One Poem OnlyOnly Sleeping by Jo Guzman | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.Only SleepingJo GuzmanThe flavor of “Fuck you” smacked across my lips when I wokeNot so…
One Poem Only10 Things to Say When Meeting a Miracle by Dana Kinsey | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.10 Things to Say When Meeting a MiracleDana Kinsey~for Miraku Uwadiae1. I never knew a…
One Poem OnlyLot: Vacant, Not by Danielle Eleanor Lavalle | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.Lot: Vacant, NotDanielle Eleanor…
One Poem OnlyThen maybe it would mean something by E E Nisbet | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.Then maybe it would mean somethingE E NisbetThen maybe it would mean…
One Poem OnlyMelancholy Ink by Dita Indradi | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.Melancholy InkDita IndradiSadness…
One Poem OnlyUntamed by Toni Young | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.UntamedToni YoungMy hair is a cascadeof the most unruly waves.I’ve flattened her with a…
One Poem OnlyWhat We Don’t Put Away by Nicole Shepherd | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. What We Don’t Put AwayNicole…
One Poem OnlyAmalgamation by Sophia James | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.AmalgamationSophia JamesI walk to the top of the hill,The Sheffield hillThat made my…
One Poem OnlyWonder by Kerena Joseline | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.WonderKerena JoselineAfter Tuvia RubinerIf after everything that has happened you can…
One Poem OnlyDystopian Dirges (United Healthcare) by Amelia Wicker | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.Dystopian Dirges (United…
One Poem OnlyLes Ondines by Claire Shalhope | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.Les OndinesClaire ShalhopeI devote myselfinto secret gardensWhere grey stoneis…
One Poem OnlyHomecoming by Kara Dobias | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.HomecomingKara DobiasThe world wants…
One Poem Only“Once a palm reader told me” by Ariel Kasha | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.“Once a palm reader told me”Ariel KashaOnce a palm reader told memy head and my heart…
One Poem OnlyCradle by Meagan Sexton | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Cradle Meagan Sexton I feel…
One Poem OnlyTower Moment by Belly Lux | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.Tower MomentBelly Luxa little aftercarea little Sugar For The Pillplaying low in the…
One Poem OnlyOn the Roof I See by Mirela Salihovic | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.On the Roof I SeeMirela SalihovicMy little sister and I,When we’re in the tent,love to…
One Poem OnlyCrushed Peaches In Palm by Paige Keller | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.Crushed Peaches In PalmPaige…
One Poem OnlyMastering the Pen by Ellie Augustin | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.Mastering the PenEllie AugustinI learned the weight of a penthe way warriors…
One Poem OnlyCAUTION: STUDENT DRIVER by Carly Thompson | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.CAUTION: STUDENT DRIVERCarly ThompsonI’ve jumped out of the boatthe churning water turns…
One Poem OnlyTo Be a Salamander by Rachel Turney | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.To Be a Salamander Rachel Turney I want to be like you. I crave your regenerative…
One Poem OnlyNot mine anymore by Avalon | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Not mine anymore Avalon If my words…
One Poem OnlyButterscotch by Amy Laessle-Morgan | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.ButterscotchAmy Laessle-MorganSomewhere between the amberblush streetlight of…
One Poem Only“God, you can keep the boys” by Peyton Michelle Bryant | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.“God, you can keep the boys”Peyton Michelle BryantGod, you can keep the boyswho only…
One Poem OnlyDear Personal Care Department God by Chris Kads | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.Dear Personal Care Department GodChris…
One Poem OnlyUgly Bones by Ella B. Winters | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.Ugly Bones by Ella B. WintersElla B. WintersBehind the dusty radiator,green…
One Poem OnlyWhen the Moon is full by GiGi | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.When the Moon is fullGiGiWhen the Moon is Full,She never holds Me by the hand.She grabs…
One Poem OnlyThis is How I Die by Kris Aziz | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.This is How I DieKris AzizThis is how I dieGlass reflecting moonlighton the pavementMetal…
One Poem OnlyFirst Draft by Jo Wright | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. First DraftJo WrightI don’t want AI.I…
One Poem OnlyIn Warmth by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed.This week’s poemsPlutocracy by…
One Poem OnlyEpitaph On A Tyrant by W. H. Auden | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.Epitaph On A TyrantW. H. AudenPerfection, of a kind, was what he was after,And the poetry…
One Poem OnlyReduced by Rosalind Davies | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.ReducedRosalind DaviesEasy winter…
One Poem Onlyintuition by rism | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.intuitionrismPattern recognition is acognitive discipline —congenitally decided…
One Poem OnlySnail by Lizzie Elliot-Klein | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram.SnailLizzie Elliot-KleinIn…
One Poem OnlyTony and/or Tonee by Nguyen Minh Tri | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.Tony and/or ToneeNguyen Minh TriThe "y" is a hook, a barb in the ground,A heavy-set…
One Poem OnlyPlutocracy by Alicia Swain | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. PlutocracyAlicia SwainIn kitchens…
One Poem OnlyCling to Me by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed.This week’s poemsOperating…
One Poem OnlyA Dream by Edgar Allan Poe | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.A DreamEdgar Allan PoeIn visions of the dark nightI have dreamed of joy departedBut a…
One Poem Onlymortal perch by Amanda Thuy | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.mortal perchAmanda Thuyupon a mortal…
One Poem OnlyAn Emblem of Wounds by Henry Opeyemi | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.An Emblem of WoundsHenry OpeyemiWe are in the middle of a conversation…
One Poem OnlyCycles by S. Salazar | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram.CyclesS. SalazarThe space in…
One Poem OnlySwan Dive by Maia von Maltzahn | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.Swan Dive by Maia von MaltzahnMaia von MaltzahnIt’s the kind of hotafternoon in…
One Poem OnlyOperating Instructions for the Day After Your Best Friend Tells You He Supports Genocide by Jané Dowd | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Operating Instructions for the Day…
One Poem OnlyThe Call by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed.This week’s poemsno place like…
One Poem OnlyTo My Daughter Elizabeth by Mary Ann H. T. Bigelow | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.To My Daughter ElizabethMary Ann H. T. BigelowTwo flowers upon one parent stemTogether…
One Poem Onlyadulthood by Carlee Wilson | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.adulthoodCarlee Wilsongone are the…
One Poem OnlyInedible by Sera | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.InedibleSeraI wish I could covermy body in spikes,become…
One Poem Onlyborderline by Luna Ferguson | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram.borderlineLuna…
One Poem OnlyThe mind unmasked by Aliyah Morayo | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.The mind unmaskedAliyah MorayoMy mind carries centuries.The rust of chains sits where…
One Poem Onlyno place like home by Abhilasha Ghosh | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. no place like homeAbhilasha…
One Poem OnlyBorders by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed.This week’s poemsPresence of…
One Poem OnlyComrades by Ella Wheeler Wilcox | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.Comrades Ella Wheeler Wilcox I and my Soul are alone to-day, All in the shining weather…
One Poem OnlyI Am Mother by Melissa Norton | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.I Am Mother Melissa Norton I am…
One Poem OnlyTangerines and Alcoholism by Labanya Dey | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.Tangerines and AlcoholismLabanya DeyMy mother peels tangerines Carefully scaling…
One Poem OnlyMemory weighs more than bone by Charlotte Dawn | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram.Memory weighs more than…
One Poem OnlyHarmony by Seán Tate | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.HarmonySeán TateHarmony, intermingled with melody, falls lightly from the heavensto coat…
One Poem OnlyPresence of Choice by Alecia Lewis | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Presence of ChoiceAlecia LewisI hold…