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Ignite change and curiosity, with Houston Public Media

Category: Voices and Verses

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.

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Voices & Verses

National Poetry Month: “Déjà vu Sonnet” By Cedric Ary

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 20, 2016 · The Houston poet reads a poem, inspired by a conversation with a World War II veteran.

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Voices & Verses

National Poetry Month: “Song Of Speaks-Fluently,” A Traditional Native-American Poem

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 19, 2016 · Houston poet Tony Hoagland reads one of his favorite poems in translation.

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Poet Emily Bludworth de Barrios

Voices & Verses

National Poetry Month: Sound Portrait Of Emily Bludworth de Barrios

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 18, 2016 · Meet this local poet, and hear her read “Be these omens from heaven or hell”

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Voices & Verses

National Poetry Month: “The Dream of the Road” By Henk Rossouw

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 15, 2016 · The Houston poet reads a poem filled with memories of motorcycles and childhood.

Tags Henk Rossouw Houston Poets National Poetry Month University of Houston Creative Writing Program

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Voices & Verses

National Poetry Month: “The Most Beautiful Words In English” By Thad Logan

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 14, 2016 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a summer afternoon in the country.

Tags Houston Poets National Poetry Month Thad Logan

Poet André de Korvin

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “What If” By André de Korvin

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 13, 2016 · The Berlin-born, Paris-raised Houston poet reads one of his poems.

Tags Andre de Korvin Houston Poets National Poetry Month

Poet Mary Wemple

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Washing Machine” By Mary Wemple

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 12, 2016 · The Houston poet imagines the secret life of a washing machine.

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Poet Bruno Ríos

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: Sound Portrait Of Poet Bruno Ríos

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 11, 2016 · Meet this local poet and scholar, and hear him read “México”

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Poet and actor Joseph "Joe P" Palmore

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Birthday Girl” By Joe P

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 8, 2016 · The Houston poet performs an ode to a Sweet 16th birthday.

Tags Houston Poets Joe P Joseph Palmore National Poetry Month

Poet Peter B. Hyland

Voices & Verses

National Poetry Month: “Mash Note” By Peter B. Hyland

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 7, 2016 · The Texas poet reads a love note.

Tags National Poetry Month Peter B. Hyland Texas poets

Poet Cindy Huyser

Voices & Verses

National Poetry Month: “How to Write a Poem” By Cindy Huyser

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 6, 2016 · The Austin poet reads a poem inspired by the artwork of Surrealist Man Ray.

Tags Cindy Huyser National Poetry Month Texas poets

Poet David Tomas Martinez

Voices & Verses

National Poetry Month: “The Only Mexican” By David Tomas Martinez

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 5, 2016 · The Texas poet reads a poem inspired by his grandfather.

Tags david tomas martinez National Poetry Month Texas poets The Only Mexican

Poet Choonwha Moon

Voices & Verses

National Poetry Month: Sound Portrait Of Poet Choonwha Moon

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 4, 2016 · Meet this local poet, and hear her read, “What He Said.”

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National Poetry Month: “Braiding” By Robin Davidson

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 1, 2016 · Houston’s Poet Laureate reads a poem written for her daughter.

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National Poetry Month: “Liturgy of a Holy Rock and Roll Poet” by Chris Wise

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 27, 2023 · The Houston poet reads a piece about struggling to be a writer and the blood, sweat, and tears of chasing a dream.

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National Poetry Month: “Color Study: Yellow” By Ariana Lee

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 27, 2023 · The Houston Youth Poet Laureate shares a poem inspired by her Asian American identity.

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National Poetry Month: “Sway” By Ebony Stewart

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 29, 2021 · The Houston poet performs a poem dedicated to Black women and girls everywhere.

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