
Voices & Verses
National Poetry Month: “Déjà vu Sonnet” By Cedric Ary
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem, inspired by a conversation with a World War II veteran.
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 conversation with a World War II veteran.
Posted on · Houston poet Tony Hoagland reads one of his favorite poems in translation.
Posted on · Meet this local poet, and hear her read “Be these omens from heaven or hell”
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem filled with memories of motorcycles and childhood.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a summer afternoon in the country.
Posted on · The Berlin-born, Paris-raised Houston poet reads one of his poems.
Posted on · The Houston poet imagines the secret life of a washing machine.
Posted on · Meet this local poet and scholar, and hear him read “México”
Posted on · The Houston poet performs an ode to a Sweet 16th birthday.
Posted on · The Texas poet reads a love note.
Posted on · The Austin poet reads a poem inspired by the artwork of Surrealist Man Ray.
Posted on · The Texas poet reads a poem inspired by his grandfather.
Posted on · Meet this local poet, and hear her read, “What He Said.”
Posted on · Houston’s Poet Laureate reads a poem written for her daughter.