One Poem Only

One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: Turning Fifty by Emily Wharton The Days by Lynne Thompson Cry of the Tempestuous Light by Theo Lonic A-town Blues by Kendra Whitfield The Nine-Tailed Fox by Tori Huang A Dream by William Blake Plus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Close Qu...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Each poem carries not only its words but also the rhythm, pauses, and breath of the person who wrote it. Thank you for listening to In Their Own Voice . Today’s poem is A Dream by William Blake. Read the full poem on Substack. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receiv...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. One of the greatest privileges of hosting One Poem Only is discovering new poets. This month, I'm delighted to step aside and let them share their own work with you. Today’s poem is The Nine-Tailed Fox by Tori Huang. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Tori Huang ↓ @tori...

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is A-town Blues by Kendra Whitfield . Read the full poem on Substack . More from Kendra Whitfield ↓ @kendrarising on Instagram Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook....

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. Today’s poem is Cry of the Tempestuous Light by Theo Lonic. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Theo Lonic ↓ @theoonink on Instagram @theolonic on Substack Read more from her at Phantomania where you'll find her Phantomaniacs fantasy trilogy along with work by o...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is The Days by Lynne Thompson. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Lynne Thompson ↓ @letpms on Instagram Her book, Blue on a Blue Palette , from Boa Editions is out now. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Turning Fifty by Emily Wharton. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Emily Wharton ↓ @poet.geek on Instagram Her book, Zoomorphic: A Poetry Chapbook , is out now. You can read more on her blog: Poetry. One . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to...

One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: Why I Love the Mud by Jo Guzman Frida by GiGi Moss-Laden by Irisanya Moon People Watching by Hagintha Woods Every Night-Haired Woman by Penelope Mark Unfolded Out of the Folds by Walt Whitman Plus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Nets of S...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Unfolded Out of the Folds by Walt Whitman. Read the full poem on Substack . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram , Substack , Threads , TikTok &a...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Every Night-Haired Woman by Penelope Mark. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Penelope Mark ↓ @penny_m24 on Instagram @penelopem24 on Substack Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy...

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is People Watching by Hagintha Woods. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Hagintha Woods ↓ @haginthawoods on Instagram Read more on their blog: Hagintha Woods Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter ,...

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. Today’s poem is Moss-Laden by Irisanya Moon. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Irisanya Moon ↓ @irisanya.moon on Instagram @irisanya on Substack You can view a list of their published books here . Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to (this might b...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Frida by GiGi. Read the full poem on Substack . More from GiGi ↓ @thematriarchyrising on Substack She has two books: The Scorpio Rising and The Marilyn Rising: Letters to Marilyn . Her book in progress, The California Rising: Poems from San Francisco to LA , will be published in late 2026. Support + Stay Connect...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Why I Love the Mud by Jo Guzman. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Jo Guzman ↓ @_acuppa.jo on Instagram @acuppajoguzman on Substack Her latest book, Eros Despite , is out now. She has also published Craving and 28 . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If yo...

One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: What Will Grow? by Nicole Perriella-Rehmke Horizontal Split by Sorina Zainea Dear Reader, My Heart is a Horse by Mary Geschwindt Wanted: Dead or Alive by Raven Zoe Anderson Apple Tree by Katy Cossham The Star by Sara Teasdale Plus one new one to carry...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is The Star by Sara Teasdale. Read the full poem on Substack . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram , Substack , Threads , TikTok & YouTube . Po...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. One of the greatest privileges of hosting One Poem Only is discovering new poets. This month, I'm delighted to step aside and let them share their own work with you. Today’s poem is Apple Tree by Katy Cossham. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Katy Cossham ↓ @katarinac...

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is Wanted: Dead or Alive by Raven Zoe Anderson. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Raven Zoe Anderson ↓ @loverinfur on Instagram @ravenzoe on Substack Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along w...

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. Today’s poem is Dear Reader, My Heart is a Horse by Mary Geschwindt. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Mary Geschwindt ↓ @poemsasmaps on Instagram Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to Woman and Her Sheep by Mary Geschwindt as part of our Wednesday...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Horizontal Split by Sorina Zainea. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Sorina Zainea ↓ @sorinazainea on Instagram Her book, Misspelled Constellations: A poetic cartography of Karachi , was published in 2026. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members re...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is What Will Grow? by Nicole Perriella-Rehmke. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Nicole Perriella-Rehmke ↓ @manifestingbookmagic on Instagram @nicoleperriellarehmke on Substack Her book, She Decided , is out now. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d li...

One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: Little Miss Everything by Jade King Homebound by Shaanzeh Nadeem Genesis by Lauren Binns God is a Lesbian by Liberty Brooke Shaped by Lyric R. Ophelia Venus of the Louvre by Emma Lazarus Plus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - The Master Fal...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Venus of the Louvre by Emma Lazarus. Read the full poem on Substack . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram , Substack , Threads , TikTok & Yo...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. One of the greatest privileges of hosting One Poem Only is discovering new poets. This month, I'm delighted to step aside and let them share their own work with you. Today’s poem is Shaped by Lyric R. Ophelia. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Lyric R. Ophelia ↓ @enter...

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is God is a Lesbian by Liberty Brooke. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Liberty Brooke ↓ @apoetinflames on Instagram Her chapbook, God is a Lesbian , from Bottlecap Press was released in April, 2026. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members r...