One Poem Only

Maggie Devers
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A daily reading. A quiet moment. One poem, center stage: just for now, just for you. A one-night-only show, in verse. Come back tomorrow. The curtain rises again.

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  1. 18h ago

    ONE CHANCE by Riley Hope McPheters | 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 ONE CHANCE by Riley Hope McPheters. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Riley Hope McPheters ↓ @rileyhmcpheters on InstagramHer book, EXTREMES, is coming out soon. Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to Permission granted. by Riley Hope McPheters 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. Mentioned in this episode: One Poem Only submissions are open. This round, I’m looking for poems about what remains. What stays with us when we experience change? What survives? What do we yearn to carry forward? Send me the poem you wrote and want the world to hear. Also, if you’d like to read your own poem on the podcast, you can. Submit a clear audio file recorded in a quiet space—no perfect studio recording required. And yes, your poem can have been previously published in a literary magazine, in print, or on social media. Submissions close Thursday, October 29. I’ll respond by Wednesday, November 11. Whether I read your poem or you read it yourself, I’d love to hear what you have to share. One Poem Only Submissions Form

    ONE CHANCE by Riley Hope McPheters | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only

  2. 1d ago

    There is no sky in dreams by Kris Aziz | One Poem Only

    One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is There is no sky in dreams by Kris Aziz. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Kris Aziz ↓ @tacobellkris on Instagram@tacobellkris on SubstackYou can find poetry workshops and more of their writing at their LinkTree. 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. Mentioned in this episode: One Poem Only submissions are open. This round, I’m looking for poems about what remains. What stays with us after we experience change? What survives? What do we yearn to carry forward? Send me the poem you wrote and want the world to hear. Also, if you’d like to read your own poem on the podcast, you can. Submit a clear audio file recorded in a quiet space—no perfect studio recording required. And yes, your poem can have been previously published in a literary magazine, a book, or on social media. Submissions close Thursday, October 29. I’ll respond by Wednesday, November 11. Whether I read your poem or you read it yourself, I’d love to hear what you have to share. One Poem Only Submissions Form

  3. 2d ago

    Upon My Death, Don’t Run an Obituary by Alicia Cook | 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 Upon My Death, Don’t Run an Obituary by Alicia Cook. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Alicia Cook ↓ @thealiciacook on Instagram@thealiciacook on SubstackHer book, The Music Was Just Getting Good, is published by Andrews McMeel. 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. Mentioned in this episode: One Poem Only submissions are open. This round, I’m looking for poems about what remains. What stays with us after we experience change? What survives? What do we yearn to carry forward? Send me the poem you wrote and want the world to hear. Also, if you’d like to read your own poem on the podcast, you can. Submit a clear audio file recorded in a quiet space—no perfect studio recording required. And yes, your poem can have been previously published in a literary magazine, a book, or on social media. Submissions close Thursday, October 29. I’ll respond by Wednesday, November 11. Whether I read your poem or you read it yourself, I’d love to hear what you have to share. One Poem Only Submissions Form

  4. 3d ago

    Come find me 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:Sahara by Cassie LiptonPhotograph by Jill Crammondthe atrophy of wounds by Leanne EllulMeanwhile by RuvaaniUp by Ventry Beach by Keelin SheppardSong: Go and Catch a Falling Star by John Donne Plus one new one to carry us into the week ahead - Come find me - 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 PatreonFollow 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. Mentioned in this episode: One Poem Only submissions are open. This round, I’m looking for poems about what remains. What stays with us when we experience change? What survives? What do we yearn to carry forward? Send me the poem you wrote and want the world to hear. Also, if you’d like to read your own poem on the podcast, you can. Submit a clear audio file recorded in a quiet space—no perfect studio recording required. And yes, your poem can have been previously published in a literary magazine, in print, or on social media. Submissions close Thursday, October 29. I’ll respond by Wednesday, November 11. Whether I read your poem or you read it yourself, I’d love to hear what you have to share. One Poem Only Submissions Form

    Come find me by Maggie Devers & Weekly Poetry Recap | One Poem More

  5. 4d ago

    Song: Go and Catch a Falling Star by John Donne | One Poem Only

    One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Today’s poem is Song: Go and Catch a Falling Star by John Donne. 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. Mentioned in this episode: One Poem Only submissions are open. This round, I’m looking for poems about what remains. What stays with us after we experience change? What survives? What do we yearn to carry forward? Send me the poem you wrote and want the world to hear. Also, if you’d like to read your own poem on the podcast, you can. Submit a clear audio file recorded in a quiet space—no perfect studio recording required. And yes, your poem can have been previously published in a literary magazine, a book, or on social media. Submissions close Thursday, October 29. I’ll respond by Wednesday, November 11. Whether I read your poem or you read it yourself, I’d love to hear what you have to share. One Poem Only Submissions Form

  6. 5d ago

    Up by Ventry Beach by Keelin Sheppard | 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 Up by Ventry Beach by Keelin Sheppard. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Keelin Sheppard ↓ @keelin.sheppardd on InstagramHer play The No Time and Now was rehearsed read at Dublin Fringe Festival. 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. Mentioned in this episode: One Poem Only submissions are open. This round, I’m looking for poems about what remains. What stays with us after we experience change? What survives? What do we yearn to carry forward? Send me the poem you wrote and want the world to hear. Also, if you’d like to read your own poem on the podcast, you can. Submit a clear audio file recorded in a quiet space—no perfect studio recording required. And yes, your poem can have been previously published in a literary magazine, a book, or on social media. Submissions close Thursday, October 29. I’ll respond by Wednesday, November 11. Whether I read your poem or you read it yourself, I’d love to hear what you have to share. One Poem Only Submissions Form

  7. 6d ago

    Meanwhile by Ruvaani | One Poem Only

    A daily reading from One Poem Only—a quiet space for a single poem, read aloud. Today’s poem is Meanwhile by Ruvaani. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Ruvaani ↓ @ruvaani.unclaimed on InstagramHer poetry books The Sunken Daffodil, Sacred Wild Woman, and Holding it Together with Duct Tape and Chai are avilalbe 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 reminds us what matters. Thank you for listening. Mentioned in this episode: One Poem Only submissions are open. This round, I’m looking for poems about what remains. What stays with us after we experience change? What survives? What do we yearn to carry forward? Send me the poem you wrote and want the world to hear. Also, if you’d like to read your own poem on the podcast, you can. Submit a clear audio file recorded in a quiet space—no perfect studio recording required. And yes, your poem can have been previously published in a literary magazine, a book, or on social media. Submissions close Thursday, October 29. I’ll respond by Wednesday, November 11. Whether I read your poem or you read it yourself, I’d love to hear what you have to share. One Poem Only Submissions Form

  8. Oct 7

    the atrophy of wounds by Leanne Ellul | 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 the atrophy of wounds by Leanne Ellul. Read the full poem on Substack. More from Leanne Ellul ↓ @leanneellul on InstagramHer book, Bjuda/The White Poems, is out now.You can see more of her publications and projects on her webiste, www.leanneellul.net. Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to a garden in may sunshine by Leanne Ellul 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. Mentioned in this episode: One Poem Only submissions are open. This round, I’m looking for poems about what remains. What stays with us when we experience change? What survives? What do we yearn to carry forward? Send me the poem you wrote and want the world to hear. Also, if you’d like to read your own poem on the podcast, you can. Submit a clear audio file recorded in a quiet space—no perfect studio recording required. And yes, your poem can have been previously published in a literary magazine, in print, or on social media. Submissions close Thursday, October 29. I’ll respond by Wednesday, November 11. Whether I read your poem or you read it yourself, I’d love to hear what you have to share. One Poem Only Submissions Form

    the atrophy of wounds by Leanne Ellul | Wednesday Double Feature | One Poem Only
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A daily reading. A quiet moment. One poem, center stage: just for now, just for you. A one-night-only show, in verse. Come back tomorrow. The curtain rises again.

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  • Creator
    Maggie Devers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    542
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Maggie Devers
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