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 Breathing as an act of rebellion by Betty Powdrill. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Betty Powdrill ↓

• @betty.p.poetry on Instagram
• @bettyppoetry on Substack

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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 Samsara by at the moment. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from at the moment ↓

• @atm.itm on Instagram
• @atmitm on Substack
• Their poetry zine, queer (be)longings: a collection of erotica poetry, is available now

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.

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

Each poem carries not only its words but also the rhythm, pauses, and breath of the person who wrote it. Thank you for listening to In Their Own Voice.

Today’s poem is The Morgue Poem by Nina Lior. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Nina Lior ↓

• @nontoxnina on Instagram
• @ninalior on Substack
• Her debut poetry collection, The Forty Poems, is out now

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 shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.