
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.
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, we also feature a sound portrait of a poet, which will also air on Houston Matters.
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.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a memorial poem.
Posted on · The Houston youth poet reads a poem inspired by self-acceptance.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the Queen of Tejano music.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in the aftermath of the Santa Fe High School shooting.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by action movies of the late ‘80s.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a daring escape to freedom.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by seahorses.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by her grandmother’s car.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a drive between Texas and Arkansas.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem dedicated to his brother.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a decision to move to Trinidad.