The Elixir Poetry Podcast
British poet Helen Wing has spent the past 20 years living between the UK, China and the Middle East, experiencing first-hand the human impact of poetry across borders. On The Elixir Poetry Podcast, she asks anonymous individuals from around the world to read the poem that has touched them the most, and to unveil why. (Each episode includes original music)
The Elixir Poetry Podcast
6. Winter Swans: "So Many Of Us Don't Have Someone To Rely On" - Donna
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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All Music Composed by Tom Platts
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