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The Poetry Magazine Podcast

The Poetry Magazine Podcast takes listeners on an audio journey into and beyond the pages of Poetry. Hear poets share the surprises, confusions, and desires that keep them writing. Produced by Rachel James.

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Wake, Butterfly: What Else Is True? with Marie Howe

In the final episode of season 2, Marie Howe invites listeners to find what’s praisable. Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it’s late, we’ve miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design by Axel Kacoutié. Here’s an edited version of Marie Howe’s…

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Wake, Butterfly: Exorcise the Grief with Dawn Lundy Martin

Dawn Lundy Martin invites listeners to notice where the grief resides, then let it go. Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it’s late, we’ve miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly , a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design by Axel Kacoutié. Here’s an edited version of Dawn Lundy Martin’s…

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Wake, Butterfly: Find the Water with Manny Loley

Manny Loley invites listeners to make an offering. Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it’s late, we’ve miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design by Axel Kacoutié. _____ Here’s an edited version of Manny Loley’s prompt: Create a poem in four steps.…

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Wake, Butterfly: Here Is What I Did with My Body with Maggie Nelson

Maggie Nelson invites listeners to productively disassociate. Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it's late, we've miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design by Axel Kacoutié. _____ Here’s an edited version of Maggie Nelson’s prompt: Write on a piece…

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Wake, Butterfly: Black Swallowtail with Nick Makoha

Nick Makoha invites listeners to build a cocoon, then break free. Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it’s late, we’ve miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design by Axel Kacoutié. _____ Here’s an edited version of Nick Makoha’s prompt: Part one: the…

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Wake, Butterfly: You Are Living in a Poem with Naomi Shihab Nye

In the first episode of season 2, Naomi Shihab Nye invites readers to develop a ritual. Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it's late, we've miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design by Axel Kacoutié. _____ Here’s an edited version of Naomi Shihab…

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Wake, Butterfly: Meditation (Arrival) with Saretta Morgan & Bo Hwang

In the sixth and final episode of this season, Saretta Morgan and Bo Hwang invite listeners to create a guided meditation that allows for arrival. _____ Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it’s late, we've miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design…

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Wake, Butterfly: Game with Amelia Bande

In the fifth episode, Amelia Bande invites listeners to play a game. _____ Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it’s late, we’ve miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design by Axel Kacoutié. _____ Here’s an edited version of Bande’s prompt: Think about…

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Wake, Butterfly: Protest (& Antidote) with Pamela Sneed

In the fourth episode, Pamela Sneed invites listeners to create a protest poem and an antidote. _____ Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it’s late, we’ve miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design by Axel Kacoutié. _____ Here’s an edited version of…

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Wake, Butterfly: Plant with Mei-mei Berssenbrugge

In the third episode, Mei-mei Berssenbrugge invites listeners to observe a plant and receive its messages. _____ Matsuo Bashō wrote: Wake, butterfly— it’s late, we’ve miles to go together. Poetry magazine presents Wake, Butterfly, a series of intimate portraits that invite listeners to keep creating. The series is produced by Rachel James with sound design by Axel Kacoutié. _____ Here’s an edited…

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