One Poem Only
A daily reading. A quiet moment. One poem, center stage: just for now, just for you. A one-night-only show, in verse. Come back tomorrow. The curtain rises again.
Love Language by Mike Liu | One Poem Only
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.
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Feed yourself poetry every day.
Lacrimae Rerum by Sheza T. | One Poem Only
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.
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Genuine Things by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
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 CookThere is no sky in dreams by Kris AzizONE CHANCE by Riley Hope McPhetersEmpires Empires Empires by Audrey MolnarThe Nothing by PoeticallyNikkiThe Brain — is wider than the Sky by Emily DickinsonPlus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Genuine Things - by Maggie Devers. Read the full poem on Substack.
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The Brain — is wider than the Sky by Emily Dickinson | One Poem Only
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.
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Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.
Ment...
The Nothing by PoeticallyNikki | One Poem Only
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.
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Poetry sustains. Thank you for supp...
Empires Empires Empires by Audrey Molnar | One Poem Only
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.
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Poetry reminds us what mat...
ONE CHANCE by Riley Hope McPheters | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
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.
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@rileyhmcpheters on InstagramHer book, EXTREMES, is coming out soon.Watch the Second Poem
You can watch and listen to Permission granted. by Riley Hope McPheters as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure.
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There is no sky in dreams by Kris Aziz | One Poem Only
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.
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@tacobellkris on Instagram@tacobellkris on SubstackYou can find poetry workshops and more of their writing at their LinkTree.Support + Stay Connected to OPO
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Upon My Death, Don’t Run an Obituary by Alicia Cook | One Poem Only
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.
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@thealiciacook on Instagram@thealiciacook on SubstackHer book, The Music Was Just Getting Good, is published by Andrews McMeel.Support + Stay Connected to OPO
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Come find me by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
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 LiptonPhotograph by Jill Crammondthe atrophy of wounds by Leanne EllulMeanwhile by RuvaaniUp by Ventry Beach by Keelin SheppardSong: Go and Catch a Falling Star by John DonnePlus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Come find me - by Maggie Devers. Read the full poem on Substack.
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My debut poetry collecti...Song: Go and Catch a Falling Star by John Donne | One Poem Only
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.
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Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.
Me...
Up by Ventry Beach by Keelin Sheppard | One Poem Only
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.
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@keelin.sheppardd on InstagramHer play The No Time and Now was rehearsed read at Dublin Fringe Festival.Suppor...
Meanwhile by Ruvaani | One Poem Only
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.
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@ruvaani.unclaimed on InstagramHer 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
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the atrophy of wounds by Leanne Ellul | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
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.
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@leanneellul on InstagramHer book, Bjuda/The White Poems, is out now.You can see more of her publications and projects on her webiste, www.leanneellul.net.Watch the Second Poem
You can watch and listen to a garden in may sunshine by Leanne Ellul as p...
Photograph by Jill Crammond | One Poem Only
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.
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@jilly_loves_books on Instagram@jillypoet on SubstackRead 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 members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.
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Sahara by Cassie Lipton | One Poem Only
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 ↓
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Poetry slows us down...
Close Quarters by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
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:
Turning Fifty by Emily WhartonThe Days by Lynne ThompsonCry of the Tempestuous Light by Theo LonicA-town Blues by Kendra WhitfieldThe Nine-Tailed Fox by Tori HuangA Dream by William BlakePlus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Close Quarters - by Maggie Devers. Read the full poem on Substack.
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My debut poetry collection, For My Daugh...A Dream by William Blake | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.
Each poem carries not only its words but also the rhythm, pauses, and breath of the person who wrote it. Thank you for listening to In Their Own Voice.
Today’s poem is A Dream by William Blake. Read the full poem on Substack.
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Fo...
The Nine-Tailed Fox by Tori Huang | One Poem Only
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 The Nine-Tailed Fox by Tori Huang. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@tori_minz on Instagram @writingisajoy95 on Substack Her book, Estrangement: 我与世界的距离, is out now.Support + Stay Connected to OPO
If you’d like t...
A-town Blues by Kendra Whitfield | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.
Today’s poem is A-town Blues by Kendra Whitfield . Read the full poem on Substack.
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Poetry reminds us what matters. Thank you for listenin...
Cry of the Tempestuous Light by Theo Lonic | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
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 Cry of the Tempestuous Light by Theo Lonic. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@theoonink on Instagram@theolonic on SubstackRead more from her at Phantomania where you'll find her Phantomaniacs fantasy trilogy along with work by other fantasy, sci-fi, and paranormal authors.Her poetry collection, Soul Crush: The (Very?) Dark Side, will be published soon.Watch the Second Poem
The Days by Lynne Thompson | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.
Today’s poem is The Days by Lynne Thompson. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@letpms on InstagramHer book, Blue on a Blue Palette, from Boa Editions is out now.Support + Stay Connected to OPO
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Turning Fifty by Emily Wharton | One Poem Only
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 Turning Fifty by Emily Wharton. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@poet.geek on InstagramHer book, Zoomorphic: A Poetry Chapbook, is out now.You can read more on her blog: Poetry.One.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...
Nets of Stone by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
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:
Why I Love the Mud by Jo GuzmanFrida by GiGiMoss-Laden by Irisanya MoonPeople Watching by Hagintha WoodsEvery Night-Haired Woman by Penelope MarkUnfolded Out of the Folds by Walt WhitmanPlus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Nets of Stone - by Maggie Devers. Read the poem in full on Substack.
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My debut poetry collecti...Unfolded Out of the Folds by Walt Whitman | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.
Today’s poem is Unfolded Out of the Folds by Walt Whitman. Read the full poem on Substack.
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Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.
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Every Night-Haired Woman by Penelope Mark | One Poem Only
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 Every Night-Haired Woman by Penelope Mark. Read the full poem on Substack.
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People Watching by Hagintha Woods | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.
Today’s poem is People Watching by Hagintha Woods. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@haginthawoods on InstagramRead more on their blog: Hagintha WoodsSupport + Stay Connected to OPO
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Poetry reminds us what...
Moss-Laden by Irisanya Moon | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
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 Moss-Laden by Irisanya Moon. Read the full poem on Substack.
More from Irisanya Moon ↓
@irisanya.moon on Instagram@irisanya on SubstackYou can view a list of their published books here.Watch the Second Poem
You can watch and listen to (this might be a poem for Brigid) by Irisanya Moon as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure...
Frida by GiGi | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.
Today’s poem is Frida by GiGi. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@thematriarchyrising on SubstackShe has two books: The Scorpio Rising and The Marilyn Rising: Letters to Marilyn. Her book in progress, The California Rising: Poems from San Francisco to LA, will be published in late 2026.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...
Why I Love the Mud by Jo Guzman | One Poem Only
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 Why I Love the Mud by Jo Guzman. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@_acuppa.jo on Instagram@acuppajoguzman on SubstackHer latest book, Eros Despite, is out now. She has also published Craving and 28.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 wi...
Threads by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
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:
What Will Grow? by Nicole Perriella-RehmkeHorizontal Split by Sorina ZaineaDear Reader, My Heart is a Horse by Mary GeschwindtWanted: Dead or Alive by Raven Zoe AndersonApple Tree by Katy CosshamThe Star by Sara TeasdalePlus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Threads - by Maggie Devers. Read the poem in full on Substack.
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My debut...The Star by Sara Teasdale | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.
Today’s poem is The Star by Sara Teasdale. Read the full poem on Substack.
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Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.
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Apple Tree by Katy Cossham | One Poem Only
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 Apple Tree by Katy Cossham. Read the full poem on Substack.
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Wanted: Dead or Alive by Raven Zoe Anderson | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.
Today’s poem is Wanted: Dead or Alive by Raven Zoe Anderson. Read the full poem on Substack.
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Poetry reminds...
Dear Reader, My Heart is a Horse by Mary Geschwindt | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
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 Dear Reader, My Heart is a Horse by Mary Geschwindt. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@poemsasmaps on InstagramWatch the Second Poem
You can watch and listen to Woman and Her Sheep by Mary Geschwindt as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure.
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If y...
Horizontal Split by Sorina Zainea | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.
Today’s poem is Horizontal Split by Sorina Zainea. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@sorinazainea on InstagramHer book, Misspelled Constellations: A poetic cartography of Karachi, was published in 2026.Support + Stay Connected to OPO
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What Will Grow? by Nicole Perriella-Rehmke | One Poem Only
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 What Will Grow? by Nicole Perriella-Rehmke. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@manifestingbookmagic on Instagram@nicoleperriellarehmke on SubstackHer book, She Decided, is out now.Support + Stay Connected to OPO
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The Master Falls by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
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:
Little Miss Everything by Jade KingHomebound by Shaanzeh NadeemGenesis by Lauren BinnsGod is a Lesbian by Liberty BrookeShaped by Lyric R. OpheliaVenus of the Louvre by Emma LazarusPlus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - The Master Falls - by Maggie Devers. Read the poem in full on Substack.
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My debut poetry collection, For My D...Venus of the Louvre by Emma Lazarus | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.
Today’s poem is Venus of the Louvre by Emma Lazarus. Read the full poem on Substack.
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Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.
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Shaped by Lyric R. Ophelia | One Poem Only
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 Shaped by Lyric R. Ophelia. Read the full poem on Substack.
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@enter.lyrics.imagination on InstagramYou can find more on their website: The Ecological ImaginationSupport + Stay Connected to OPO
