Sketch Poetry
Poetry read in a fitting setting, by teacher and poet of no great renown: Joe Riley.
Great poems from a range of eras read aloud in a place that befits them. No lectures, not too many long words or academic pretence; a chance to sketch out how a poem reaches your heart.
Want me to sketch a poem? thesketchpoet@gmail.com
Podcasting since 2024 • 24 episodes
Sketch Poetry
Latest Episodes
Sonnet 18-William Shakespeare 🌞
'Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?'Joe takes a stroll to the theatre and discusses this summer sonnet by Shakespeare.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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19:24
To the Virgins, To Make Much of Time-Robert Herrick 🥀
'Gather ye rosebuds while ye may...'Joe talks about Carpe Diem, and Robin Williams.
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:08
Cut Grass-Philip Larkin 🌱
'Cut grass lies frail...'Recorded last year originally for the Philip Larkin Society's 'Joe Riley Presents' mini-series.A great lyric poem, best enjoyed in young-leafed nature.
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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14:15