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 • 22 episodes
Sketch Poetry
Latest Episodes
Cut Grass-Philip Larkin 🌱
'Cut grass lies frail...'Recorded last year originally for the Philip Larkin Society's 'Joe Riley Presents' mini-series.A great lyric poem, best enjoyed in young-leafed nature.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:15
The Building-Philip Larkin🏥
'Higher than the handsomest hotel...'Joe has, through some tricky circumstances, been visiting a particular building and thinks you should wander the corridors with him.If it doesn't come through in this episode: my absolute respe...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:12
The Mower-Philip Larkin 🦔
'The mower stalled, twice...'I've been asked to mow the lawn this weekend.Here's a throwback to late spring 2024, when I recorded my first sketch for the Philip Larkin Society. If you are a lover of Larkin, please check out their ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:23
How to Leave the World that Worships Should-Ros Barber ✉️ (feat. Ros Barber)
'Let faxes butter-curl on dusty shelves...'Joe rings in spring by sitting in a sunny space and reads this wonderful poem for turbulent times. Ros Barber kindly agreed to be interviewed about this poem and the second half is l...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:00