Norfolk Libraries - Escape with a Poem

Podcast by Norfolk Libraries - Escape with a Poem

Bavarian Gentians

Today's poem from D H Lawrence explores autumnal feelings through reference to myths of Greece and Rome, inspired by the vivid blue flowers of gentians.

09-25
02:34

The Ploughman

A nineteenth century English poet reflects on the changing seasons and the repeating patterns in life.

09-23
02:19

Inexorable Deities

Today’s poem thrills with heartfelt ecstasy. A love poem to the world and our place within it.

09-18
02:12

A Song To A Tree

Today’s poem seeks wisdom from trees – and desires to share in their ability to withstand both storms and periods of calm.

09-15
02:29

The Horse Thief

Today's poem takes us on an epic flight of fancy. Leave the world behind for five minutes.

09-11
08:31

The Tide Rises, The Tide Falls

Today's poem takes us on a walk on the seashore alongside a fellow traveller.

09-09
01:35

Before The Cask Of Wine

Today's poem urges us to enjoy the fleeting days to their fullest.

09-04
01:33

Modern Declaration

Today’s usually acerbic poet shows her softer side in a poem outlining her commitment.

09-02
01:53

The Joy Of The Hills

Today's poet celebrates his horse-back escape from the cares of modern life.

08-28
02:01

Warning Of Winter

As summer gestures towards the coming autumn, our poem today reflects the turning seasons and the meanings we find in flowers.

08-26
02:38

To Autumn

As summer days shorten our thoughts turn to the changing seasons. Enjoy a classic from Keats as we anticipate the coming autumn.

08-21
03:11

Little Gidding

Today's poem is an extract from a longer poem by Eliot - looking at the nature of exploration and what we find when we seek for it.

08-19
02:07

Smudgy Dawn

Today's poem celebrates the beauty of daybreak.

08-14
03:18

The Owl

Today's poet shows us how his experiences in war ignited a sense of compassion that affected all areas of his everyday existence.

08-12
02:15

The Long Harbour

Today's poem takes us to New Zealand, to rest on a sunny beach, surrounded by green hills.

08-07
04:17

Behaviour of Fish in an Egyptian Tea Garden

Todays poem takes us beneath the waves to cool off - but leaves a distinctly unsettling feeling.

08-05
02:51

Mending Wall

We return to American favourite Robert Frost for a look at the nature of the boundaries we keep between us.

07-31
03:16

Piano

Today's poem reflects on the power of music to trigger our memories.

07-29
01:42

Ithaka

Today's poem looks at our journey through life though the lens of the Greek classics. A real treat to listen to, this one.

07-24
02:50

Meeting At Night

Today's poet sets out at night for a much longed-for meeting with a lover. A poem to make the heart beat faster.

07-22
01:23

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