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Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 17

July 15, 2026 • J Hall

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Welcome to Volume 17 - our 4th anniversary volume! This time we have poems from 13 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work.

You can check out previous volumes at okiebookcast.com/behindtherain

Looking for more work by Oklahoma authors? Check out readlokal.substack.com

Featured organization: Poetry Society of Oklahoma

Here's the Lineup:

Giant Pushpin, Oklahoma - Cassie Grimm