A poem changes when you hear the person who wrote it speak the words aloud. Today's episode is part of In Their Own Voice, a month celebrating the voices behind contemporary poetry.

Today’s poem is The book of lovelessness by Sarah Beck Mather. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Sarah Beck Mather ↓

• @sarahbeckmather on Instagram
• @sarahbeckmather on Substack

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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

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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.

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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 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

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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.

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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 Bigfoot is a Mad Woman by Anne Card. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Anne Card ↓

• @annephora on Instagram
• Anne Card - Sit for a Spell on Substack

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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.

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

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. This month on One Poem Only, I’m revisiting poems that stayed with me long after recording them. Some became listener favorites; others quietly became favorites of my own. One Poem Only Revisited is an invitation to return—to listen again, reflect, and discover what feels different now. Today’s poem is Momma Said Be Nice by Chris Kads. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Chris Kads ↓

• @chris_kads on Instagram
• She is editor of An Apple a Day: A Collection of Poems and Short Stories. You can order now.

Watch the Second Poem

You can watch and listen to Would I still love him if I were a worm? by Chris Kads on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure. It is from the collection An Apple a Day.

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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.

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Poetry sustains. Thank you for supporting the podcast.

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. This month on One Poem Only, I’m revisiting poems that stayed with me long after recording them. Some became listener favorites; others quietly became favorites of my own. One Poem Only Revisited is an invitation to return—to listen again, reflect, and discover what feels different now. Today’s poem is A Boy Moose Ate My Tulips by Erynne DeVore Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Erynne DeVore ↓

• @poemsprayersandswears on Instagram
• She has two poetry books, Discovering Divinity: Poems, Prayers and Swears, and The Labyrinth of Heartbreak: A collection of poetry for the lovers and the heartbroken

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.

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Poetry reminds us what matters. Thank you for listening.

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. This month on One Poem Only, I’m revisiting poems that stayed with me long after recording them. Some became listener favorites; others quietly became favorites of my own. One Poem Only Revisited is an invitation to return—to listen again, reflect, and discover what feels different now. Today’s poem is Untamed by Toni Young. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Toni Young ↓

• @toniyoungpoems on Instagram
• @toniyoungpoems on Substack
• She has a poem featured in An Apple a Day: A Collection of Poems and Short Stories. You can order now.

Watch the Second Poem

You can watch and listen to Apple Season by Toni Young as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure. It is from the collection An Apple a Day.

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.

Two poems. One poet. Let the words keep moving.