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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. 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.

Poetically Yours Ep. 53 - His Side Of The Story 06.08.2021 1:30

Poet tells the story of how his parents met based on his father's recollection.

Poetically Yours Ep. 52 - Bath Time is Play Time 30.07.2021 1:47

“Logan’s Bath” was first published in Poetry Breakfast, 11/18/2017.

Poetically Yours Ep. 51 - Sometimes We Need Encouragement 23.07.2021 1:30

Katze Roman shares two inspirational poems.

Poetically Yours Ep. 50 - A Chance Encounter Can Mean So Much 16.07.2021 1:30

Know That You Are Loved

Poetically Yours - Ep. 49 - It's All In The Music 09.07.2021 1:49

Poet finds solace in folk songs.

Poetically Yours Ep. 48 - Rockford Poet Recognizes Essential Workers 02.07.2021 1:30

This poem is a part of “Equal People” Our Human Family’s anthology of international poetry on equality and inclusivity.

Poetically Yours Ep. 47 - Oakland Poet Uses Empathy To Understand The Struggles Of A Friend 01.07.2021 3:36

Oakland, California poet expresses the need for anti-racism work.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 46 Rockford Poet Laureate Loses Focus While Writing 24.06.2021 1:33

A poem about one thing turning into something else.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 45 - Sounds Remembered 11.06.2021 1:18

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Today's poem is by Rockford Writers' Guild member, Susan Goldberg.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 44 - Poet Tackles The Perception Of Black Men 04.06.2021 1:58

Welcome to this week's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week features Carandus Brown.

Poetically Yours Ep. 42 - Poet Looks At A Different Effect Of The Pandemic 21.05.2021 1:42

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours features northern Illinois poets. This week we highlight Margo Anderson.

Poetically Yours Ep. 41 - Ladybugs Invade Poet's Home 14.05.2021 1:30

Paula Morhardt started writing when she was a child. She’s had poems published in various small magazines but in 2017, her life changed.

Poetically Yours Ep. 40 - 'Coming Out Of The Shadows' 07.05.2021 1:57

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s segment features Aliya Bailey from the poetry group FourPoets, OneMic.

Poetically Yours Ep. 39 - COVID-19 Vaccinations Give Wisconsin Poet Hope 30.04.2021 1:30

Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets but today WNIJ is closing out National Poetry month with work by Wisconsin poet Charles Payne.

Poetically Yours Ep. 38 - In Honor Of Earth Day 23.04.2021 1:30

Welcome to Poetically Yours. This segment showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week's poem is written by Susan Schubert.