April is National Poetry Month. Throughout the month, we celebrate with a poem-a-day, read by its author — a Texas-based poet, recorded in the Houston Public Media studios. Every Monday in April, we also air a sound portrait on Houston Matters. The 2019 series features all Houston poets.
Posted on · The Houston-born poet and translator talks about discovering the power of the written word and reads one of her works.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the language of food.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by what she calls the most exciting time of her life.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in response to an interaction at a grocery store.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem that explores the in-between spaces of language, translation and identity.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a broken wing dance.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his mother’s cooking.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a walk with his dog.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a love poem.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his commitment to health.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a childhood memory.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a rainy day in Montrose.
Posted on · The Houston Youth Poet Laureate reads a poem that explores how the body is affected by loss.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by selfies.