Poetic Plonk

Send us a textThe second half of season one is underway with a timeless poem. On this episode we explore William Blake's poem "A Poison Tree" that details the consequences of suppressing anger. The poem is written in old English, which brings a few challenges along the way. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkTrigger warning: suicide is mentioned briefly between 04:34 and 04:43 in this episode.Credits:Poem: A Poison Tree - Wi...

Send us a textOn the tenth episode we embrace Christmas. Anne Brontë's poem explores the power that music has and what Christmas means through her eyes. Episode ten also marks the halfway mark in our first season, meaning that we will be taking a short break. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Trigger warning: alcohol and drug addiction are mentioned very briefly in this episode.Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: Music on Christmas Morning - Ann...

Send us a textEpisode nine of Poetic Plonk links poetry with the notorious Peaky Blinders. Benjamin Zephaniah is the link and we explore his poem "We Refugees". This episode acts as both a tribute to Zephaniah's body of work, but also highlights the social issues surrounding refugees and how people view refugees. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: We Refugees - Benjamin ZephaniahPodcast Jingle: DivKidArtwork: A...

Send us a textThe eighth episode of Poetic Plonk is a tribute to all Grandfathers. Denise Low's heartfelt poem explores the relationship we have to our Grandfathers and our ancestors and how they influence us. Episode eight unravels my personal relationship to my Grandfather and exactly how I relate to this poem. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: Walking with my Delaware Grandfather - Denise LowPodcast Jingle:...

Send us a textHow important is our hometown? Episode seven of Poetic Plonk, explores the significance of our hometown. Terrance Hayes presents us with a story of a father and son connecting with their hometown through a baby. Whether you're new to poetry or just want something calming to listen to then sit back, relax and hit play.Keep up to date here: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: The Same City - Terrance HayesPodcast Jingle: DivKidArtwork: AIHost: Sam Trewhitt

Send us a textEpisode six provides us with the key to happiness. Peter Wimbrow's poem "The Guy in the Glass" explores the importance of truly realising deep down whether you're a good person or not. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: The Guy in the Glass - Peter "Dale" WimbrowPodcast Jingle: DivKidArtwork: AIHost: Sam Trewhitt

Send us a textThis week on Poetic Plonk we explore a poem unravelling the highs and lows of being a teenager. The poem "Adolescence" by Adrienne Su unravels life as a teenager through naturalistic imagery. If you're a regular or just joining us on the first season welcome and sit back, relax and enjoy the episode.Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: Adolescence - Adrienne SuPodcast Jingle: DivKidArtwork: AIHost: Sam Trewhitt

Send us a textEpisode 4 explores a reflective poem that Timothée Chalamet read in the 2018 drama "Beautiful Boy". The poem "Let it enfold you" was originally written by poet Charles Bukowski in 1996, portraying the change from a difficult life as a young adult to a more mature and relaxed version of his younger self. So sit back, relax and I'll see you on the next one. Keep up to date on Instagram: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: Let if enfold you - Charles BukowskiPodcast Jingle: DivKidAr...

Send us a textAre we one happy family? Episode three of Poetic Plonk, explores the concept of us all being one human family. Maya Angelou unravels this concept in her poem "human family", where she reveals that we might be more alike than we think. Whether you're new to poetry or just want something calming to listen to then sit back, relax and hit play.Keep up to date here: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: Human Family - Maya AngelouPodcast Jingle: DivKidArtwork: AIHost: Sam Trewhitt

Send us a textIn the second episode of Poetic Plonk, we explore what THE ultimate problem solver is. John Agard offers us the solution through his poem called "Alternative Anthem". As a newbie to poetry or a seasoned poet, go ahead and get yourself a cup of tea or coffee, hit the play button and sit back and relax. Keep up to date here: poeticplonkCredits:Poem: Alternative Anthem - John AgardPodcast Jingle: DivKidArtwork: AIHost: Sam Trewhitt