One Poem Only

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.

Today’s poem is Still Water by Eleanor Brennan. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Eleanor Brennan ↓

• @crowdogart on Instagram
• Discover more of her art via her Instagram page, @crowdogart

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube.

Poetry reminds us what matters. Thank you for listening.

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram.

Today’s poem is I Am 44 by Maggie Devers. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Maggie Devers ↓

• My debut poetry collection, For My Daughter, available as an audiobook.
• Purchase a copy of For My Daughter or get one free by subscribing to the podcast: One Poem Only on Patreon
• Follow me on Instagram for more poetry @rembrandts.cure

Watch the Second Poem

You can watch and listen to Seek Truth as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure.

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Two poems. One poet. Let the words keep moving.

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.

Today’s poem is Awaiting Autumn by John Muro. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from John Muro ↓

• @johntmuro on Instagram
• Hi most recent collection of poems, A Bountiful Silence, is out now.

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube.

Feed yourself poetry every day.

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.

Today’s poem is Sing Neon by Autumn Williams. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Autumn Williams ↓

• @autumnwilliamspoetry on Instagram
• Her book, Clouds on the Ground, is available now.

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube.

Poetry slows us down. Thank you for listening.

One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed.

• Calling in the High Priestess by Chandra Persaud
• I Tell Richard Siken about Holding Your Hand by Nix Carlson
• Waiting to Come Clean by Deirdre Garr Johns
• Pressed Flowers by Jana Synkova
• Even God Gets Distracted Sometimes by Luigi Coppola
• The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe

Plus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Brood - by Maggie Devers. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Maggie Devers ↓

• My debut poetry collection, For My Daughter, available as an audiobook.
• Purchase a copy of For My Daughter or get one free by subscribing to the podcast: One Poem Only on Patreon
• Follow me on Instagram for more poetry @rembrandts.cure

More from this week’s poets

Find links to each poet’s work, books, and social accounts in the show notes for the individual episodes.

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Poetry is better when it’s lived with. Thank you for listening.

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.

Today’s poem is The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe. Read the full poem on Substack.

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube.

Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.

Today’s poem is Even God Gets Distracted Sometimes by Luigi Coppola. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Luigi Coppola ↓

• @poetrypreacher on Instagram
• You can see more from him on his LinkTree.

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube.

Poetry sustains. Thank you for supporting the podcast.

A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud.

Today’s poem is Pressed Flowers by Jana Synkova. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Jana Synkova ↓

• @thepoetryrooms on Instagram
• Her poetry collection, Pilgrimage, is out now.

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube.

Poetry reminds us what matters. Thank you for listening.

Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram.

Today’s poem is Waiting to Come Clean by Deirdre Garr Johns . Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Deirdre Garr Johns ↓

• @deirdregarrjohns on Instagram
• Her book, Fallen Love, is out now.

Watch the Second Poem

You can watch and listen to People Say by Deirdre Garr Johns as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure.

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Two poems. One poet. Let the words keep moving.

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now.

Today’s poem is I Tell Richard Siken about Holding Your Hand by Nix Carlson. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Nix Carlson ↓

• @bynixec on Instagram
• Her debut chapbook is slated for Summer 2027, keep up to date by following her on Instagram.

Support + Stay Connected to OPO

If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook.

Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube.

Feed yourself poetry every day.