The Elixir Poetry Podcast

6. Winter Swans: "So Many Of Us Don't Have Someone To Rely On" - Donna

Helen Wing

In this episode of Elixir hosted by Helen Wing, Donna tells the heartbreaking story of why ‘Winter Swans’ by Owen Sheers means so much to her.

They discuss:

  • Reading vs Hearing Poetry
  • How Poetry Should Be Taught In Schools
  • The Importance Of “Feeling Poetry”
  • Why ‘Winter Swans’ Is So Emotional


Original musical underscore on the second reading.


Discover poetry through the heart of another…

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