Sketch Poetry
Poetry read in a fitting setting, by teacher and poet of no great renown: Joe Riley.
Great poems from a range of eras read aloud in a place that befits them. No lectures, not too many long words or academic pretence; a chance to sketch out how a poem reaches your heart.
Want me to sketch a poem? thesketchpoet@gmail.com
Podcasting since 2024 • 26 episodes
Sketch Poetry
Latest Episodes
Bridport Harbour-William Barnes 𓊝
'Hill-warded haven, creek well found...'Joe takes a stroll in West Bay, Dorset and reads this little-known gem by William Barnes.Locals at the beginning deserve their own show, what a double-act!<...
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Season 2
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18:07
Four, for Pete.
Four Larkin poems for my former teacher, mentor, and friend Mr. Pete Winfield. Poems: High Windows, Days, Church Going, An Arundel Tomb.Miss you, Pete.
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1:11:34
Sonnet 18-William Shakespeare 🌞
'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?'Joe takes a stroll to the theatre and discusses this summer sonnet by Shakespeare.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:24