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Poetically Yours

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Get ready to hear from northern Illinois’ “prose pros." Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please send submissions to yboose@niu.edu

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Poetically Yours Ep. 73 - Christmas joy is in the air 25.12.2021 1:30

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s segment features Paula Morhardt.

Poetically Yours Ep. 72 - Creativity can change lives 17.12.2021 1:30

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s segment features Rhonda Parsons.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 71 - A teenage love 10.12.2021 2:17

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets, but this week we’ve extended our reach. We’re featuring the James Morehead, the poet laureate of Dublin, California.

Poetically Yours Ep. 70 - Do you believe in angels? 03.12.2021 1:30

Welcome to this week's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern lllinois poets. This week features Devin Strejc.

Poetically Yours Ep. 69 - The prairie is in the news 26.11.2021 1:30

This week's Poetically Yours features Judy Cummings.

Poetically Yours Ep. 68 - A letter to patriarchy 19.11.2021 1:51

Welcome to this week's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week's episode features Christopher D. Sims.

Poetically Yours Ep. 67 - In Memory of Dad 12.11.2021 2:56

Sherry Falsetti is working on her first poetry book.

Poetically Your Ep - 66 - Leaves spinning in the fall 05.11.2021 1:30

Ashraf Reyad is from Texas.

Poetically Yours Ep. 65 - Poetry can be scary 29.10.2021 1:30

Michael Lee Johnson has a unique poetic voice.

Poetically Yours Ep. 64 - An unconventional love 22.10.2021 1:30

Kaitlin Haley is Poetically Yours youngest contributor.

Poetically Yours Ep. 63 - Changing Seasons 15.10.2021 2:04

Poet describes a particular outdoor structure during colder months.

Poetically Yours Ep - 62 - Poems for Domestic Violence Awareness Month 08.10.2021 1:30

Karen-Fullett Christensen shares two of her domestic violence awareness poems.

Poetically Yours Ep - 61 - Poet reflects on how the pandemic changed his world 01.10.2021 1:30

Poet describes how he felt when Illinois went into a pandemic induced lockdown.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 60 - Poet Sums Up The Wonder of Massive Waters 24.09.2021 1:30

This poem is dedicated to Claire and Janie Zebro, Wyatt Kim, and Gracie Cade; may all your shallow swims have a feel for the depths. - Richard Holinger

Poetically Yours Ep. 59 - Colors And Creativity 17.09.2021 1:55

Imagination is everything.

Poetically Yours Ep. 58 - Remembering 9/11 20 Years Later 10.09.2021 2:28

Obertubbesing was at the Sears Tower on September 11, 2001. She said she remembers every detail of that day.

Poetically Yours Ep. 57 - Labor Day Across Northern Illinois 10.09.2021 1:30

Poet Quentin Johnson writes this poem for Illinois workers.

Poetically Yours Ep. 56 - In Memory Of Mother 27.08.2021 2:00

Walter wrote this poem about her mother who died of cancer in 2017.

Poetically Yours Ep. 55 - Poet Explores Life and Relationships 20.08.2021 1:36

Janelle O'Malley shares two short poems discussing life and ownership.

Poetically Yours Ep. 54 - Green Fields Are Calling 13.08.2021 1:55

It's time to tee up.