The Elixir Poetry podcast

The Elixir Poetry Podcast

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34. Chinese Poet Han Dong Reads His Own Poetry! With Translator Nicky Harman 35:37

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to the translator Nicky Harman about the Chinese poet Han Dong (1961-) Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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33. ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron with Mark Saunders: "No One Should Tell You How You Should Interpret Poetry!" 30:05

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Mark Saunders, a writer and broadcaster, about ‘She Walks in Beauty’ by Lord Byron (1788—1824) Topics: Physical & inner beauty Beauty in the world around us How Poetry got Mark into reading books No one should tell you how you should interpret Shakespeare, any book, or poetry Classism in the arts Poets are the primary victims in times of oppression - the power of the written word Mark reads the poem again after you’ve heard his context with music set to it Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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32. The Power of Poetry with Russian-Ukrainian Filmmaker Albina Kovalyova. “Poetry Is An Oral Tradition”. 26:06

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Albina Kovalyova about two of her own poems, discussing poetry & filmmaking, the Russian & Ukrainian languages, and much more! Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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31. On Raglan Road: Patrick Kavanagh, Irish Poetry, Rural Poverty, Love, and Cultural Communication with Ann 30:38

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Ann Moroney, who is from Ireland, about the poem ‘On Raglan Road’ by Patrick Kavanagh (1904-1967). Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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30. "To Be, Or Not To Be, That Is The Poem". Christopher Hamilton reads Shakespeare 21:32

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Christopher Hamilton about the soliloquy ‘To be or not to be’ in Hamlet (Act 3, Scene 1) by William Shakespeare (1564 –1616) Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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29. Spring Special: “Why My Dad Loved The Words of John Clare” with Richard 23:04

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Richard about a section of ‘The Shepherd’s Calendar’, ‘April’ and ‘I am’ by John Clare (1793 - 1864). Topics: John Clare’s keen eye for detail Richard’s Dad’s passing: the poem means so much to him since his Dad requested verses of Clare be read at his funeral. The struggle in John Clare’s life: mental health, romance, alcoholism Richard’s Dad and Clare came from the same place. Themes of Spring and the countryside Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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28. The Poem of Cuban Liberation with Raycel (& How Love Took Him Across The World) 24:01

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Raycel, who is from Cuba, about the poem ‘Yo soy un hombre sincero’ by José Martí (1853-1895) as sung by Pablo Milanés (1942-2022). Topics of discussion: The political history of ‘Yo soy un hombre sincero’ by José Martí The poverty of life in Cuba (verses e.g. European countries) Raycel’s love story that took him out of Cuba across the world to the UK & Europe Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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27. Portuguese Poetry and The Spiritual Power of Writing Poetry with Miguel Royo 1:04:44

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Miguel Royo about Modern Portuguese Poetry and his own work: Miguel’s inner voice shifting language from Spanish to Portuguese The spirituality of writing poetry Elitism in British poetry communities How poetry should be shared Young people’s misconceptions about poetry Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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26. Vietnamese American Poet Ocean Vuong: The Pain & Joy In Making Art with Actor Chris Kelham 32:26

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Chris Kelham about the poem ‘Ars Poetica as The Maker’ by Ocean Vuong Topics of discussion: The pain and joy in making art - a challenge to God How human creativity beats AI The emotional depth of Chinese drama students compared to Western students “Everyone is in exile in their own skin and strives for contact and connection.” Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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25. African Literature, Language, and Cultural Identity with Silindiwe from Zimbabwe 25:54

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Silindiwe, who is from Zimbabwe, about the Birthday Song she wrote in Ndebele for her son, Mbulelo, when he was born. The languages in Zimbabwe English is considered the language of the elite in post-colonial Zimbabwe Spreading awareness of African literature Silindiwe: an ambassador for African literature Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe The politics of cultural identity in Africa What the hell a kind of name is Jack? The power of music to bridge linguistic, cultural and racial boundaries. The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born - Ayi Kwei Armah Silindiwe's African Literature recommendations Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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24. Parental Love vs Romantic Love & Why We Need the Arts in Schools! Rozâ Reads Her Own Poems 35:02

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Rozâ about two of her own poems ‘Mother’ & ‘My grandfather’s socks’: Topics of discussion: Parental vs Romantic Love Teaching Music Motivating children with creative projects The way creative teachers wish they could teach children The importance of the arts in schooling The vital importance of practising writing Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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23. Liberté: "Take The Brave Step By Putting Your Thoughts Into Writing" with Quitterie 30:44

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Quitterie about the poem ‘Liberté’ by Paul Éluard (1895-1952). Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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22. Archangel: "I Breathed In The Angel And The Words Came To Me". Helen Wing's Own Poetry with Alegria 49:03

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Helen always asks her guests to read a poem that means a lot to them, and this week, Alegria flipped the switch by asking Helen to read her own poems from her book Archangel . This special episode is the last of this season. We deeply thank all of you who have listened, and we will return in the New Year! This week they discuss: Feminism, and Sexual Freedom Identity Politics Catholicism The Vitality Writing Provides Helen Archangel by Helen Wing Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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21. "The Netherlands' Favourite Poem!" Nelleke reads Hendrik Marsman's ‘Memories of Holland’ 17:22

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Nelleke about a Dutch poem called ‘Memories of Holland’ by Hendrik Marsman. They discuss: Immigrants staying in touch with their cultural heritage, or not Will Dutch survive as a language? Are the British incurious about other cultures? Marsman's tragic tale The best Dutch poem of the 20th century The Dutch experience of WW2 Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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20. Lily Reads ‘The Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock’ by T.S. Eliot 10:30

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Lily about ‘The Lovesong of J. Alfred Prufrock’ by T.S. Eliot. Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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19. "The KGB Could Have Got Me For Reading This Poem". Growing Up In The Soviet Union (with artist Varvara Keidan Shavrova) 27:42

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Varvara Keidan Shavrova about a poem called ‘An autumn evening in the modest square’ by the Russian poet, Joseph Brodsky (1940-1996) They discuss: Growing up in the Soviet Union The difficulty of being a migrant living away from your original home Families hiding their intellectualism from the state and their peers in the Soviet Union Vavara’s parent’s special way they brought her up in Soviet Russia Timelessness, Eternity, Space and Time Joseph Brodsky Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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18. "Tyrants and Bullies Will Ultimately Be Grounded". Tim Butcher reads ‘Ozymandias‘ by Shelley 24:05

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Tim Butcher about ‘Ozymandias’ by Percy Bysshe Shelley. They discuss: Tyrants of the world and bullies in normal life How Shelley wrote the poem Tim Butcher gives his takes on the lines that speak to him the most. The power of poetry and how "some refrains come back to you". Tyrants' attitudes (and all of our attitudes) towards mortality in life Hubris Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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17. “We Were Best Friends For 40 Years”. Rod Dedicates An Irish Blessing To Markie 10:23

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Rod about an Irish Blessing, ‘May the road rise to meet you’. Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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Voicenote 4. ‘I do not crush the world’s corolla of wonders’ by Lucian Blaga 1:28

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‘I do not crush the world’s corolla of wonders’ by Lucian Blaga is read by Andreea and the music is composed by Tom Platts . Scroll down or search the whole episode to hear why the poem means so much to Andreea: 7. "This Poem Is The Way I See The World!" - Andreea Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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16. Sitting With Your Emotions: "Each Has Been Sent as a Guide From Beyond" (with Nicole) 12:23

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Nicole about a Persian poem called ‘The Guest House’ by Rumi. They discuss: Sitting with your emotions Living a richer fuller life Does suppressing your emotions make you sick? ‘Being busy’ is a way to deflect from your emotions Teaching emotions in schools Yoga: locating emotion in our body and breathing into it Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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15. "Say The Difficult Thing, Get The Monsters Out On The Page, & Explore Them" - Albanian Poet Amina Meshnuni 21:17

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Amina Meshnuni about her own poem ‘Our Children’ written in Albanian and also about a poem by another Albanian poet, Mojkom Zeqo, called ‘The Mask of God’. They discuss: Amina's poem about her anger at the world The emotional importance of reading poetry from different countries Mojkom Zeqo Albania: the historical context of 'The Mask of God', and the emotionality of the language Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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Voicenote 3. 'Winter Swans' by Owen Sheers 1:13

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'Winter Swans' by Owen Sheers is read by Donna and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts . Simply scroll down to listen to the whole episode to hear why the poem means so much to Donna: 6. Winter Swans: "So Many Of Us Don't Have Someone To Rely On" - Donna Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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14. "Nostalgic, Abstract & Inspiring". Chen Du Reads 'At Home' by Chinese Deaf Poet, Zuo You 14:01

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Chen Du about ‘At Home’ by a modern Chinese poet, Zuo You. They discuss: Nostalgia in China Deaf poets including Raymond Antrobus Homesickness Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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Voicenote 2. 'Sonnet of Fidelity' by Vinicius de Moraes 1:19

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'Soneto de fidelidade' 'Sonnet of Fidelity' by Brazilian poet Vinicius de Moraes. It is read by Eduardo and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts . Simply scroll down to listen to the whole episode (6mins52): 4. Soneto de fidelidade: "We Must Enjoy Everything While It Lasts" - Eduardo Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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13. "The Beautiful, Magical, Fantastic Power Of This Poem Will Carry You." - Emma 23:44

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Emma about ‘Lord Ullin’s Daughter’ by Thomas Campbell (1777 – 1844) They discuss: Emma's connection to the poem through her mother Authoritarian fathers The "freshness" of Thomas Campbell's poem: the early work of young artists The power of hearing poetry read out The loss of a child Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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Voicenote 1. 'The Ruin' an Anglo-Saxon poem from The Exeter Book 1:27

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Extract of 'The Ruin' an Anglo-Saxon poem from The Exeter Book . It is read by Kate and the musical underscore is composed by Tom Platts . Simply scroll down to listen to the whole episode (13mins30): 1. The Ruin: "I Feel Less Lonely When I Read This Poem" - Kate Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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12. “My Mother Taught Us Love”. Teaching Children Emotional Literacy Through Poetry (with Tom) 16:53

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to (our second) Tom about, ‘Mother any distance’ by Simon Armitage. They discuss: Family relationships Maternal love Teaching children emotional literacy through poetry The truth of why this poem makes Tom so emotional Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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11. The Brutality Of War: "This Is The Dark Truth About Human Nature!" (with Richard) 28:01

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Richard about an extract from book 22 of the Iliad by Homer. Richard explains the tale of Achilles, and hones in on the brutality of war which the story portrays. Richard is reminded of the Iliad by the violence he sees in the modern world as a war correspondent. How does Homer's work affect us today? All this and much more in this episode! Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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10. “Zhuangzi Gave Me Strength To Deal With All My Traumas." The Poet Of Transcendence (with Vivienne Lo) 23:18

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Vivienne Lo about 2 Daoist poems: Chapter 8 of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching and Zhangzi's (Chuang-Tzu's) Butterfly Dream Parable. They discuss: Learning about Chinese philosophy from European hippies (as a Chinese person). Feminism in Chinese Daoist poetry and philosophy. Violence, sexism & racism: ‘growing up fighting’ being drawn to martial arts. Mortality, Zhuangzi’s parable of emotional detachment, acceptance and transcending life. Death rituals and processing death in modern Britain & China. The value brought by Asian philosophies to the West. The producer adds music when the two poems are read in Chinese. Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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9. "I Have My Wife's Heart With Me All The Time". The Power Of True Love (with Martyn) 22:35

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In this episode of Elixir, Helen is talking to Martyn about [i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] by e.e. cummings (1894–1962). They discuss: The portability of love e.e. cummings conveys in the poem Otherness due to being an immigrant, or minority in a country - an experience Martyn shares with his wife. Being rooted in a place through one’s love & relationship. Assimilation & acculturation and one’s sense of self living in a foreign country. Cummings’s experience in WW1 On the second reading of the poem the producer adds an original musical soundtrack. Discover poetry through the heart of another… Find out more about the poems on Elixir and read them here! Receive our newsletter! The Elixir Poetry Podcast website : https://www.helenwing.com/the-elixir-poetry-podcast Let us know what you think of the episodes by replying to our emails or in the comments or our DMs on Instagram @elixirpoetry.podcast Support The Elixir Poetry Podcast, buy Helen a coffee buymeacoffee.com/helenwing The Podcast is Produced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapien All Music Composed by Tom Platts soundsapien.com…

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