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.
Houston Matters
National Poetry Month: “The New Cartography” By Julia Guez
Posted on · The Houston-born poet and translator talks about discovering the power of the written word and reads one of her works.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Cooking Poems On Stoves” By Zachary Caballero
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the language of food.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “The Joy of Seniorhood” By Francis T. Goodbeer
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by what she calls the most exciting time of her life.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Shopping While Black” By Loyce Gayo
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in response to an interaction at a grocery store.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Always In Medias-Res” By Ji Yoon Lee
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem that explores the in-between spaces of language, translation and identity.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Killdeer” By Nick Flynn
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a broken wing dance.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Toldos Azules” By Patricia Coral
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
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National Poetry Month: “Saffron” By Amir Safi
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his mother’s cooking.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “My Dog Barfed” By BJ Love
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a walk with his dog.
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National Poetry Month: “Still Life With Wadded Paper Towels” By Paige Quiñones
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a love poem.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Self Care” By Jordan Simpson
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his commitment to health.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “My First Twenty-Dollar Bill” By Addie Tsai
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a childhood memory.
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National Poetry Month: “Anecdote Of The Puddle” By Erika Jo Brown
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a rainy day in Montrose.
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National Poetry Month: “My Hunger” By Jackson Neal
Posted on · The Houston Youth Poet Laureate reads a poem that explores how the body is affected by loss.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Modern Blessing” By Leslie Contreras Schwartz
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by selfies.