One Poem Only

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is Pressed Flowers by Jana Synkova. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Jana Synkova ↓ @thepoetryrooms on Instagram Her poetry collection, Pilgrimage , is out now. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daught...

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. Today’s poem is Waiting to Come Clean by Deirdre Garr Johns . Read the full poem on Substack . More from Deirdre Garr Johns ↓ @deirdregarrjohns on Instagram Her book, Fallen Love , is out now. Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to People Say by Deirdre Garr...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is I Tell Richard Siken about Holding Your Hand by Nix Carlson. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Nix Carlson ↓ @bynixec on Instagram Her debut chapbook is slated for Summer 2027, keep up to date by following her on Instagram. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Calling in the High Priestess by Chandra Persaud. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Chandra Persaud ↓ @pieces_of_acp on Instagram Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book,...

One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: Lacrimae Rerum by Sheza T. Love Language by Mike Liu Of Maenads and Muses by J.A. Otto To the White Woman Who Called Me Uncivilized for Eating With My Hands by Cypher Highway 97 by Kerry Rawlinson Perfect Rose by Dorothy Parker Plus one new one to carr...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Perfect Rose by Dorothy Parker. Read the full poem on Substack . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram , Substack , Threads , TikTok & YouTube...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Highway 97 by Kerry Rawlinson. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Kerry Rawlinson ↓ @kerryrawli on Instagram @kerryrawli on Substack You can find more of her work on her website, Kerry Rawlinson . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support...

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is To the White Woman Who Called Me Uncivilized for Eating With My Hands by Cypher. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Cypher ↓ @cypherspace_101 on Instagram @cypherspace001 on Substack Her debut poetry collection The Self is an Ocean is out now. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to sup...

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. Today’s poem is Of Maenads and Muses by J.A. Otto. Read the full poem on Substack . More from J.A. Otto ↓ @jaotto.writes on Instagram @jaottowrites on Substack Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to Involuntary Organ Donor by J.A. Otto as part of our Wednesd...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Love Language by Mike Liu. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Mike Liu ↓ @kalisaveth on Instagram Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram ,...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Lacrimae Rerum by Sheza T. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Sheza T. ↓ @velvetsolander on Instagram Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with...

One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: Upon My Death, Don’t Run an Obituary by Alicia Cook There is no sky in dreams by Kris Aziz ONE CHANCE by Riley Hope McPheters Empires Empires Empires by Audrey Molnar The Nothing by PoeticallyNikki The Brain — is wider than the Sky by Emily Dickinson P...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is The Brain — is wider than the Sky by Emily Dickinson. Read the full poem on Substack . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram , Substack , Threads...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is The Nothing by PoeticallyNikki. Read the full poem on Substack . More from PoeticallyNikki ↓ @poeticallynikki on Instagram Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter...

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is Empires Empires Empires by Audrey Molnar. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Audrey Molnar ↓ @audrey.alive on Instagram @audreyalive on Substack Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with...

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. Today’s poem is ONE CHANCE by Riley Hope McPheters. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Riley Hope McPheters ↓ @rileyhmcpheters on Instagram Her book, EXTREMES , is coming out soon. Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to Permission granted. by Riley H...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is There is no sky in dreams by Kris Aziz. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Kris Aziz ↓ @tacobellkris on Instagram @tacobellkris on Substack You can find poetry workshops and more of their writing at their LinkTree . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon m...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Upon My Death, Don’t Run an Obituary by Alicia Cook. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Alicia Cook ↓ @thealiciacook on Instagram @thealiciacook on Substack Her book, The Music Was Just Getting Good , is published by Andrews McMeel. Support + Stay Connec...

One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: Sahara by Cassie Lipton Photograph by Jill Crammond the atrophy of wounds by Leanne Ellul Meanwhile by Ruvaani Up by Ventry Beach by Keelin Sheppard Song: Go and Catch a Falling Star by John Donne Plus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Come...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Song: Go and Catch a Falling Star by John Donne. Read the full poem on Substack . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram , Substack , Threads , Tik...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. One of the greatest privileges of hosting One Poem Only is discovering new poets. This month, I'm delighted to step aside and let them share their own work with you. Today’s poem is Up by Ventry Beach by Keelin Sheppard. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Keelin Sheppar...

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is Meanwhile by Ruvaani. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Ruvaani ↓ @ruvaani.unclaimed on Instagram Her poetry books The Sunken Daffodil , Sacred Wild Woman , and Holding it Together with Duct Tape and Chai are avilalbe now. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substa...

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. Today’s poem is the atrophy of wounds by Leanne Ellul. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Leanne Ellul ↓ @leanneellul on Instagram Her book, Bjuda/The White Poems , is out now. You can see more of her publications and projects on her webiste, www.leanneellul.ne...

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Photograph by Jill Crammond. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Jill Crammond ↓ @jilly_loves_books on Instagram @jillypoet on Substack Read her book, Handbook for Unwell Mothers , published by Finishing Line Press. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon me...

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Sahara by Cassie Lipton. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Cassie Lipton ↓ @cassielipton_writes on Instagram Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , alo...