Our Guest Speaker, Mr. Bass, recites his favorite Shel Silversrtein poem. Click and enjoy!
May 2024
Poetry | Baba Taher's khoshā emshō, Introduction with Yara Elmjouie
In this shabé shehr episode, we go over the poem khoshā emshō by the poet Baba Taher with special guest Yara Elmjouie. This poem is about enjoying the night, and the company of the night- it's short, simple and sweet, and reminds you to take pleasure in the joy of living.
15m 41s
Oct 2024
Five Children's Poems for Halloween | Poems for Kids Read Aloud
Five fantastic poems for students to read this Halloween.
The Lonely Ghost,
The Noisy Zombie,
Onyx the Black Cat,
Timmy Trembletoes,
Memories of Halloween,
Click on the link below to and read along.
https://teachersnotes.net/2024/09/28/three-halloween-poems-to-inspire-young-reade ... Show More
8m 9s
Jul 2022
Walmajarrie Jimmy - Recited by Dr Dave Morrell [Poem]
Dave Morrell is a Kimberley icon. In addition to being a brilliant veterinarian, Dave is a brilliant bush poet. He recently released his first, and long awaited book, titled Johnny James and other verses. In this short episode he recites the poem "Walmajarrie Jimmy". See omnystud ... Show More
10m 21s
Dec 2022
Brian Glavey on Frank O'Hara ("Having a Coke with You")
Brian Glavey joins Close Readings to talk about one of the great love poems of the twentieth century, Frank O'Hara's "Having a Coke with You." Check out Brian's recent article on the poem in PMLA and his first book, The Wallflower Avant-Garde (Oxford UP, 2016). Follow Brian on Tw ... Show More
51m 42s
Jun 2008
Schumann: (Der Dichter spricht - The Poet Speaks) Scenes from Childhood Op. 15, No. 13
This piece is one of the short pieces presented in Schumann's Opus 15, Scenes from Childhood. This is the final piece in the Opus and can be interpreted a thousand different ways.
I have always loved this work. Perhaps because I love poetry so much? In any case, this short piece ... Show More
1m 30s