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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. 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.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 37 - It's Time To Go 16.04.2021 1:30

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems written by northern Illinois poets. This week features Quentin Johnson.

Poetically Yours Ep-36 -- We All Need A Break 10.04.2021 1:30

Welcome to this week's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week features one of Aurora's deputy poet laureates, Fermina Ponce.

Poetically Yours Ep. 35 - Carroll County Poet Remembers An Old Friend 02.04.2021 1:30

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Today's segment features poems by Jan Bristol.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 34 - Aurora Poet Laureate Honors Women's History Month 26.03.2021 1:30

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. This segment showcases poems written by northern Illinois poets. This week features Aurora Poet Laureate Karen Fullett-Christensen.

Poetically Yours Ep. 33 - Rockford Poet Reflects On The Wonders Of Nature 19.03.2021 3:31

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

Poetically Yours Ep. 32 - Time To Spring Forward 12.03.2021 1:23

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Today's segment features poet Richard Holinger.

Poetically Yours Ep. 31 - Poet Expresses His Stress As A Black Man 05.03.2021 1:37

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. This segment showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Today's episode features Darius Jackson from FourPoets, OneMic.

Poetically Yours Ep. 30 - Rockford Poet Is Appeased As She Watches Her Daughter Draw 26.02.2021 2:14

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. This segment showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. Today's poem is by Jennifer Rea.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 28 - It's Time For A Change 12.02.2021 1:37

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. 27 - A Color Can Mean So Much 05.02.2021 2:39

Welcome to this week's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases works by northern Illinois poets. This week we share a poem by Paige Monet Wright of FourPoets, OneMic.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 26 - Photo-inspired Poem 29.01.2021 1:30

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poets from northern Illinois. This week's poem is by Cheryl Sheinman.

Poetically Yours Ep. 25 - Wisconsin Poet Uses Food To Describe Heartache 22.01.2021 1:30

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poets from northern Illinois but this week we are crossing the Wisconsin border.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 24 - Itasca Poet Recollects Visit From Common Insect 15.01.2021 1:30

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This segment features Michael Lee Johnson.

Poetically Your Ep. 23 - Aurora Deputy Poet Laureate Pens Her Desires 08.01.2021 1:30

Welcome to this week's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week features one of Aurora's deputy poet laureates, Fermina Ponce.

Poetically Yours - Ep. 22 - It's A New Year 01.01.2021 1:30

Welcome to WNIJ's Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week's segment features poet Susan Schubert.