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Jan 2020
8m 22s

Introducing ‘Poetry Unbound’

ON BEING STUDIOS
About this episode
We’re excited to share the first episode of our new podcast, Poetry Unbound. It’s your new ritual: Immerse yourself in a single poem, guided by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Short and unhurried; contemplative and energizing. Anchor your week by listening to the everyday poetry of your life, with new episodes on Monday and Friday during the season. This episode features ... Show More
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