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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.

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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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

Catherine Lu

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

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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.

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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.

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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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