The Daily Poem show

The Daily Poem

Summary: The Daily Poem offers one essential poem each weekday morning. From Shakespeare and John Donne to Robert Frost and E..E Cummings, The Daily Poem curates a broad and generous audio anthology of the best poetry ever written, read-aloud by David Kern and an assortment of various contributors. Some lite commentary is included and the shorter poems are often read twice, as time permits.The Daily Poem is presented by Goldberry Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Scott Cairns' "Daily Sacrifice" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:30

Today's poem is Scott Cairns' "Daily Sacrifice" -- a poem for the Eastern Orthodox listeners among us, who are remembering Good Friday today. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 W.H. Davies' "Leisure" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:30

Today's poem is W.H. Davies' "Leisure" -- a poem worth keeping in mind during this strange time of isolation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Mary Oliver's "This Morning" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4:20

Today's poem is a great poem for spring: Mary Oliver's "This Morning". See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 W.S. Merwin's "Finding a Teacher" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:41

Today's episode features a poem by W.S. Merwin called "Finding a Teacher" as well as a few special guests who help discuss it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Wendell Berry's "An Anniversary" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:08

Today's poem is Wendell Berry's "An Anniversary" -- from his 1971 collection, The Country of Marriage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 A.E. Stallings' "Dyeing the Easter Eggs" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:15

The Daily Poem is back, just in time for Easter! Today's poem is A.E. Stallings' "Dyeing the Easter Eggs." Thanks for your patience. If you like this episode, please be sure to rate and review wherever you get podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Dana Gioia's "Words" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:32

Today poem is by one of our greatest contemporary poets, Dana Gioia. It's called "Words." Remember to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 W.H. Auden's "The Fall of Rome" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:43

Today's poem is W.H. Auden's dramatic poem, "The Fall of Rome" -- one of the more memorable poems of the last century. Remember to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 John Clare's "First Sight of Spring" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:02

Today's poem is by the English Romantic poet, John Clare, and it's called "First Sight of Spring." Remember to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Robert Hass "Heroic Simile" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:43

Today's poem is Robert Hass' "Heroic Simile" - a poem that poets tend to love. Remember to rate and review wherever you get podcasts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Howard Nemerov's "Learning the Trees" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:28

Today's poem is Howard Nemerov's "Learning the Trees" shared in commemoration of his 100th birthday which was on February 29th. Remember to rate and review wherever you listen to podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 6:33

Today's poem is Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem, "Jabberwocky." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Richard Lovelace's "To Althea, from Prison" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:37

Today's poem is Richard Lovelace's "To Althea, from Prison" - a classic from the seventeenth century. If you like this episode please be sure to rate and review wherever you access podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Ryan Wilson's "For a Dog" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:46

Today's poem is by the great contemporary formalist, Ryan Wilson, and it's called "For a Dog." If you like this show, be sure to rate and review wherever you get podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 Wendell Berry's "A Purification" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:21

Today's poem is Wendell Berry's "A Purification."Remember to rate and review you get podcasts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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