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One Poem Only

Maggie Devers

A daily reading. A quiet moment. One poem, center stage: just for now, just for you. A one-night-only show, in verse.

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Yesterday · 1 min
Frida by GiGi | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Frida by GiGi. Read the full poem on Substack. More from GiGi ↓ @thematriarchyrising on Substack She has two books: The Scorpio Rising and The Marilyn Rising: Letters to Marilyn. Her book in progress, The California Rising: Poems from San Francisco to LA, will be published in late 2026. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Feed yourself poetry every day.
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Monday · 2 min
Why I Love the Mud by Jo Guzman | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Why I Love the Mud by Jo Guzman. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Jo Guzman ↓ @_acuppa.jo on Instagram @acuppajoguzman on Substack Her latest book, Eros Despite, is released on September 22, 2026. You can preorder it here. She has also published Craving and 28 Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry slows us down. Thank you for listening.
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Sunday · 9 min
Threads by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: What Will Grow? by Nicole Perriella-Rehmke Horizontal Split by Sorina Zainea Dear Reader, My Heart is a Horse by Mary Geschwindt Wanted: Dead or Alive by Raven Zoe Anderson Apple Tree by Katy Cossham The Star by Sara Teasdale Plus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Threads - by Maggie Devers. Read the poem in full on Substack. More from Maggie Devers ↓ My debut poetry collection, For My Daughter, available as an audiobook. Purchase a copy of For My Daughter or get one free by subscribing to the podcast: One Poem Only on Patreon Follow me on Instagram for more poetry @rembrandts.cure More from this week’s poets Find links to each poet’s work, books, and social accounts in the show notes for the individual episodes. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Poetry is better when it’s lived with. Thank you for listening.
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Saturday · 1 min
The Star by Sara Teasdale | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is The Star by Sara Teasdale. Read the full poem on Substack. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.
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Friday · 2 min
Apple Tree by Katy Cossham | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. One of the greatest privileges of hosting One Poem Only is discovering new poets. This month, I'm delighted to step aside and let them share their own work with you. Today’s poem is Apple Tree by Katy Cossham. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Katy Cossham ↓ @katarinacossack on Instagram Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry sustains. Thank you for supporting the podcast.
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Thursday · 1 min
Wanted: Dead or Alive by Raven Zoe Anderson | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is Wanted: Dead or Alive by Raven Zoe Anderson. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Raven Zoe Anderson ↓ @loverinfur on Instagram @ravenzoe on Substack Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry reminds us what matters. Thank you for listening.
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September 16 · 1 min
Dear Reader, My Heart is a Horse by Mary Geschwindt | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. Today’s poem is Dear Reader, My Heart is a Horse by Mary Geschwindt. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Mary Geschwindt ↓ @poemsasmaps on Instagram Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to Woman and Her Sheep by Mary Geschwindt as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Two poems. One poet. Let the words keep moving.
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September 15 · 1 min
Horizontal Split by Sorina Zainea | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Horizontal Split by Sorina Zainea. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Sorina Zainea ↓ @sorinazainea on Instagram Her book, Misspelled Constellations: A poetic cartography of Karachi, was published in 2026. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Feed yourself poetry every day.
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September 14 · 1 min
What Will Grow? by Nicole Perriella-Rehmke | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is What Will Grow? by Nicole Perriella-Rehmke. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Nicole Perriella-Rehmke ↓ @manifestingbookmagic on Instagram @nicoleperriellarehmke on Substack Her book, She Decided, is out now. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry slows us down. Thank you for listening.
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September 13 · 12 min
The Master Falls by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: Little Miss Everything by Jade King Homebound by Shaanzeh Nadeem Genesis by Lauren Binns God is a Lesbian by Liberty Brooke Shaped by Lyric R. Ophelia Venus of the Louvre by Emma Lazarus Plus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - The Master Falls - by Maggie Devers. Read the poem in full on Substack. More from Maggie Devers ↓ My debut poetry collection, For My Daughter, available as an audiobook. Purchase a copy of For My Daughter or get one free by subscribing to the podcast: One Poem Only on Patreon Follow me on Instagram for more poetry @rembrandts.cure More from this week’s poets Find links to each poet’s work, books, and social accounts in the show notes for the individual episodes. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Poetry is better when it’s lived with. Thank you for listening.
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September 12 · 1 min
Venus of the Louvre by Emma Lazarus | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Venus of the Louvre by Emma Lazarus. Read the full poem on Substack. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.
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September 11 · 3 min
Shaped by Lyric R. Ophelia | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. One of the greatest privileges of hosting One Poem Only is discovering new poets. This month, I'm delighted to step aside and let them share their own work with you. Today’s poem is Shaped by Lyric R. Ophelia. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Lyric R. Ophelia ↓ @enter.lyrics.imagination on Instagram You can find more on their website: The Ecological Imagination Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry sustains. Thank you for supporting the podcast.
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September 10 · 1 min
God is a Lesbian by Liberty Brooke | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is God is a Lesbian by Liberty Brooke. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Liberty Brooke ↓ @apoetinflames on Instagram Her chapbook, God is a Lesbian, from Bottlecap Press was released in April, 2026. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry reminds us what matters. Thank you for listening.
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September 9 · 2 min
Genesis by Lauren Binns | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. Today’s poem is Genesis by Lauren Binns. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Lauren Binns ↓ @probably_a_poem on Instagram @probablyapoem on Substack Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to me read Cage the Cow and Make it Moo by Lauren Binns as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Two poems. One poet. Let the words keep moving.
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September 8 · 2 min
Homebound by Shaanzeh Nadeem | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Homebound by Shaanzeh Nadeem. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Shaanzeh Nadeem ↓ @shaanzeh.nadeem on Instagram Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Feed yourself poetry every day.
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September 7 · 1 min
Little Miss Everything by Jade King | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today’s poem is Little Miss Everything by Jade King. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Jade King ↓ @lookslikeadogperson on Instagram @lookslikeadogperson on Substack This poem received the Derby Poetry Festival’s East Midlands Prize. Her book, Sucker Punch from Broken Sleep Books, is out now. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry slows us down. Thank you for listening.
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September 6 · 10 min
Soft and Unexpected Things by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More
One Poem More gathers all of this week’s poems from One Poem Only—an unhurried chance to listen again, or catch what you missed. This week’s poems: One of a Kind Blue by Alisha Skeel Words Associated with Marriage by Kate Gross Anacaona / La Ciguapa by Yonsiri Rojas Love by Sarah Kezman Poetry by Marianne Moore Plus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Soft and Unexpected Things - by Maggie Devers. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Maggie Devers ↓ My debut poetry collection, For My Daughter, available as an audiobook. Purchase a copy of For My Daughter or get one free by subscribing to the podcast: One Poem Only on Patreon Follow me on Instagram for more poetry @rembrandts.cure More from this week’s poets Find links to each poet’s work, books, and social accounts in the show notes for the individual episodes. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Poetry is better when it’s lived with. Thank you for listening.
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September 5 · 2 min
Poetry by Marianne Moore | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Each poem carries not only its words but also the rhythm, pauses, and breath of the person who wrote it. Thank you for listening to In Their Own Voice. Today’s poem is Poetry by Marianne Moore. Read the full poem on Substack. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.
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September 4 · 1 min
Love by Sarah Kezman | One Poem Only
One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise. Today you'll hear the poem read by the poet in her own voice. Love by Sarah Kezman. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Sarah Kezman ↓ @saraivenice on Instagram @sarahkezman on Substack Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry sustains. Thank you for supporting the podcast.
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September 3 · 3 min
Anacaona / La Ciguapa by Yonsiri Rojas | One Poem Only
A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is Anacaona / La Ciguapa by Yonsiri Rojas. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Yonsiri Rojas ↓ @lvrimar on Instagram @lvrimar on Substack You can find more from him on Instagram and Substack where he posts nonfiction and essays in addition to poetry. Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter, along with episodes from the audiobook. Follow OPO on Instagram, Substack, Threads, TikTok & YouTube. Poetry reminds us what matters. Thank you for listening.

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