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.
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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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National Poetry Month: “Song Of Speaks-Fluently,” A Traditional Native-American Poem
Posted on · Houston poet Tony Hoagland reads one of his favorite poems in translation.
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National Poetry Month: Sound Portrait Of Emily Bludworth de Barrios
Posted on · Meet this local poet, and hear her read “Be these omens from heaven or hell”
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National Poetry Month: “The Dream of the Road” By Henk Rossouw
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem filled with memories of motorcycles and childhood.
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National Poetry Month: “The Most Beautiful Words In English” By Thad Logan
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a summer afternoon in the country.
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National Poetry Month: “What If” By André de Korvin
Posted on · The Berlin-born, Paris-raised Houston poet reads one of his poems.
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National Poetry Month: “Washing Machine” By Mary Wemple
Posted on · The Houston poet imagines the secret life of a washing machine.
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National Poetry Month: Sound Portrait Of Poet Bruno Ríos
Posted on · Meet this local poet and scholar, and hear him read “México”
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National Poetry Month: “Birthday Girl” By Joe P
Posted on · The Houston poet performs an ode to a Sweet 16th birthday.
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National Poetry Month: “Mash Note” By Peter B. Hyland
Posted on · The Texas poet reads a love note.
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National Poetry Month: “How to Write a Poem” By Cindy Huyser
Posted on · The Austin poet reads a poem inspired by the artwork of Surrealist Man Ray.
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National Poetry Month: “The Only Mexican” By David Tomas Martinez
Posted on · The Texas poet reads a poem inspired by his grandfather.
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National Poetry Month: Sound Portrait Of Poet Choonwha Moon
Posted on · Meet this local poet, and hear her read, “What He Said.”
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National Poetry Month: “Braiding” By Robin Davidson
Posted on · Houston’s Poet Laureate reads a poem written for her daughter.