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Latest Episodes
Flattened Grass: After a Month of Writing, read by the author, Drema Drudge
My short poem, "Flattened Grass," about what happens when the thing that has consumed you suddenly ends. In my case, it was a month of writing. Apparently my brain decided a departed carnival was the appropriate metaphor. 🎪Sorry about th...
"Renewal," read by the author, Drema Drudge
CW: death, alcoholHere's one of my earliest poems, "Renewal," inspired by the movie "Logan's Run." This was first published by aesterion out of California in their Spring 2026 issue. I hope you enjoy it!
“Sonshine” | Poem Read by Drema Drudge (CW: death)
Drema reads her poem, "Sonshine," about a face painter who tells a story about a opossum and her dog. CW: deathWhile this is not a polished reading, it is heartfelt and I hope it might ease your pain if you've suffered loss. ...