One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.

Every voice brings something different to the page. Throughout In Their Own Voice, each poet shares their own work, offering a reading only they could give.

Today’s poem is Appalachian Futurism by Josephine Posti. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Josephine Posti ↓

• @joposti on Instagram

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Feed yourself poetry every day.

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.

Welcome to In Their Own Voice, a special month on One Poem Only where every poem is read by the poet who wrote it. Today's episode invites you to hear a contemporary poem exactly as its author intended.

Today’s poem is The Fairies are Dancing by Seán Tate. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Seán Tate ↓

• @seantatepoet on Instagram
• Read more from them at their Linktree

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube.

Poetry slows us down. Thank you for listening.

Welcome to another day of In Their Own Voice. Throughout August, every episode features a poet reading their own work, creating a collection of contemporary voices from around the world.

Today’s poem is Waffle House by Kristin Yates. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Kristin Yates ↓

• @beautefantasy on Instagram
• You can find links to her published work on her Linktree

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube.

Poetry slows us down. Thank you for listening.