Sketch Poetry

Send us Fan Mail 'Even now this landscape is assembling.' Joe kicks off spooky season with a little number from Louise Glück. There is a lot of preamble to go with Joe's ambling, so if you want to get straight to the poem skip to 14 mins.  This was suggested by the wonderful Jim Moon of the Hypnogoria podcast and I highly recommend you listen to his show here: https://www.hypnogoria...

Send us Fan Mail A recent radio spot Joe had with Hannah Sackville-Bryant from BBC York. They featured my Rossetti episode and I got to talk about the origins of the podcast. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail 'Do not go gentle into that good night" noswaith dda from Joe as he allows himself a couple of cheeky stouts in the pub, which is fitting considering Dylan Thomas' regular habits (though Joe was in bed by 10, honest).  The incredible reading of the poem was done this week by Welsh storyteller and podcaster Owen Staton. You can hear his voice here at the Time Between...

Send us Fan Mail 'Remember me when I am gone away Gone far away into the silent land' Joe takes an early autumn walk and remembers his wonderful father. This episode is a bit emotional, so tread with care but hopefully it brings some solace. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be rea...

Send us Fan Mail 'This house has been far out at sea all night' Hold onto your hat, it's a bit breezy. Joe goes for a stroll in the wind and explores this cracker from Ted Hughes. N.B: I dropped my daughter off before I went up the big hill, fear not. **I also gave the wrong email address, see below for the correct one** Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.so...

Send us Fan Mail 'A man on his own in a car' This week: Joe braves the A3O on his own, on a bike! Listen to his thoughts on JB's Meditation on the A30.  Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail 'They fuck you up, your mum and dad.' Joe (and his daughter) discuss parenting. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail 'Once I am sure there’s nothing going on I step inside, letting the door thud shut.' Join Joe as he alights his bike at St. Nicholas' church in Newnham, Hampshire.  Will he find God, or will God find him?  Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here:...

Send us Fan Mail 'The trees are coming into leaf Like something almost being said' Join Joe as he takes a stroll under some huge trees on his regular dog walk. Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pitch it (and the setting in which you think it could be read) to me here: thesketchpoet@gmail.com

Send us Fan Mail 'That Whitsun, I was late getting away:' Join Joe on the train to London as he reads Larkin's masterpiece The Whitsun Weddings.  Originally heard and published on the Philip Larkin Society Podcast 'Tiny in All That Air'. Check them out if you enjoy all things Toad.  Support the show https://bsky.app/profile/sketchpoetry.bsky.social Want to hear a poem? Pit...