pause for a poem

Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet Hunter - spoken word poet, writer and apprentice autoharpist. Each episode offers a brief poetic interlude for your day. Today's poem is Mending Wall by Robert Frost from the book North of Boston , published in 1914. For more about the author, go to https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/robert-frost For more about Linnet head to https:...

Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet Hunter - spoken word poet, writer and apprentice autoharpist. Each episode is under two minutes and offers a brief moment of beauty for your day. Today's poem is For one who is exhausted: a blessing by John O'Donahue from the book Benedictus , published in 2007. For more about the author, go to https://www.johnodonohue.com/ For more...

Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet Hunter - spoken word poet, writer and apprentice autoharpist. Each episode is under two minutes and offers a brief moment of beauty for your day. Today's poem is Plans Gone Wrong by Margaret Mahy from the book Non-Stop Nonsense , published in 1996. For more about the author, go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Mahy For more abo...

Today’s Pause for a Poem is when a poem comes knocking, by Linnet Hunter, not yet published and written in 2019. Take a moment to pause, breathe and let the rhythm of the words carry you. For more about the poet, head to https://www.wildsky.coach/poetry to watch Linnet perform her poetry, subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@linnetpoetry Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet H...

Today’s Pause for a Poem is Yes by Muriel Rukeyser, first published in 2002. Take a moment to pause, breathe and let the rhythm of the words carry you. For more about the poet, head to https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/muriel-rukeyser Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet Hunter - spoken word poet, writer and apprentice autoharpist. Each episode is under two minutes and of...

Today’s Pause for a Poem is Not my best side by Ursula A Fanthorpe, published in 1978. This is an ekphrastic poem, wriiten in response to the painting by Uccello of St George and the dragon. This poem will be much more delicious if you look at the painting as you listen. View it here. https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5037936 Take a moment to pause, breathe and let the rhythm of the...

Today’s Pause for a Poem is Lake Isle of Innisfree by W B Yeats, first published in 1889. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and let the rhythm of the words carry you. For more about the poem, head to https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43281/the-lake-isle-of-innisfree Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet Hunter - spoken word poet, writer and apprentice autoharpist. Each epis...

Today’s Pause for a Poem is Let this darkness be a belltower by Rainer Maria Rilke, published in 1922 from  Sonnets to Orpheus II, 29.  Translation by Joanna Macy and Anita Barrows. Take a moment to pause, breathe, and let the rhythm of the words carry you. For more about the poet, head to https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/rainer-maria-rilke Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by...

Today’s Pause for a Poem is The Journey by Mary Oliver, first published in 1963. Take a moment to pause, breathe and let the rhythm of the words carry you. For more about the poet, head to https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/mary-oliver Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet Hunter - spoken word poet, writer and apprentice autoharpist. Each episode is under two minutes and of...

Today’s Pause for a Poem is grounded, by Linnet Hunter, not yet published and written in 2021. Take a moment to pause, breathe and let the rhythm of the words carry you. For more about the poet, head to https://www.wildsky.coach/poetry to watch Linnet perform her poetry, subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@linnetpoetry Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet Hunter - spoken wor...

Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet Hunter - spoken word poet, writer, and apprentice autoharpist. Each episode is under or around two minutes and offers a brief moment of beauty for your day. This is a brief introduction inviting you to pause in your day for a poem or take one with you on your walk.

Today’s Pause for a Poem is Look, stranger by W H Auden, first published in 1936. Take a moment to pause, breathe and let the rhythm of the words carry you. For more about the poet, head to https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/w-h-auden Pause for a Poem is a short-form poetry podcast by Linnet Hunter - spoken word poet, writer and apprentice autoharpist. Each episode is under two minutes and off...