Read Me a Poem
Each week, listen to Amanda Holmes introduce and read a poem, beautifully. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
Feb 25, 2020 • 13min
“Renascence” by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Amanda Holmes reads Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poem, “Renascence.” Have a suggestion for a poem by a (dead) writer? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2020 • 5min
“Birches” by Robert Frost
Amanda Holmes reads Robert Frost’s poem, “Birches.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman. Explore more poetry at our website, https://theamericanscholar.org/This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2020 • 2min
“Love Poem” by Audre Lorde
Amanda Holmes reads Audre Lorde’s “Love Poem.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2020 • 4min
“The Gravel Walks” by Seamus Heaney
Amanda Holmes reads Seamus Heaney’s poem, “The Gravel Walks.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2020 • 2min
“Advice to a Girl” by Sara Teasdale
Amanda Holmes reads Sara Teasdale’s poem, “Advice to a Girl.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2020 • 2min
“miss rosie” by Lucille Clifton
Amanda Holmes reads Lucille Clifton’s poem, “miss rosie.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2020 • 3min
“I Knew a Woman” by Theodore Roethke
Amanda Holmes reads Theodore Roethke’s poem, “I Knew a Woman.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 7, 2020 • 2min
“Invictus” by William Ernest Henley
Amanda Holmes reads William Ernest Henley’s poem, “Invictus.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 31, 2019 • 3min
“The Listeners” by Walter de La Mare
Amanda Holmes reads Walter de La Mare’s poem, “The Listeners.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 24, 2019 • 4min
“Forgotten As If You Never Were” by Mahmoud Darwish
Amanda Holmes reads Mahmoud Darwish’s poem “Forgotten As If You Never Were.” Have a suggestion for a poem? Email us: podcast@theamericanscholar.org. If we select your entry, you’ll win a copy of a poetry collection edited by David Lehman.This episode was produced by Stephanie Bastek and features the song “Canvasback” by Chad Crouch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
