Between Bars

SheryLeigh
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Between Bars is a poetry podcast in which we share not only poems, but the stories and inspiration behind the lines. Hosted by author and performance poet Sheryl Leigh, this podcast is a lyrical journey of truth and hope.

Episodes

  1. 04/27/2023

    Late Bloomer

    For Spring, SheryLeigh shares "Late Bloomer," a poem for anyone on the long journey to becoming. Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    12 min

  2. 12/30/2022

    A Note from Hope

    To close out what's been a tough year for many of us, SheryLeigh shares a "A Note from Hope." Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    11 min

  3. 02/10/2022

    Reconciliation (An Open Letter to Black Men)

    During Black History Month, and approaching Valentine's Day, SheryLeigh shares a nontraditional love poem, "Reconciliation (An Open Letter to Black Men)." Join SheryLeigh for Little Black Book: A Valentine's Poetry Reading on Tuesday, February 15, at 7 p.m. live on Facebook and Instagram @sheryleighwrites  Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    14 min

  4. 09/09/2021

    A Blues for Summer

    SheryLeigh shares the piece “A Blues for Summer” and says a reluctant goodbye to the season that's captured her heart. Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    11 min

  5. 08/26/2021

    Something in the Water

    In this episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem “Something in the Water,” written about black people's complicated relationship with the water. Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    12 min

  6. 08/11/2021

    Origami

    In this episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem “Origami,” written about the way women often fold themselves into different shapes to please others - and applauds Simone Biles for not falling into the trap.  Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    10 min

  7. 07/29/2021

    Thirty-Something

    In this episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem “Thirty-Something,” written about that infamous decade that people hype up, but that she thinks fell flat--or did it?  The 30s are a mood! Listen to SheryLeigh’s “Thirty-Something” playlist on Spotify @sheryl_leigh: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZrEVShz9c7BsI458q9P4f?si=-DVIvfasRSOVWRoxLNvuKQ&dl_branch=1 Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    16 min

  8. 06/09/2021

    The Unconventional Hero

    For Father's Day, SheryLeigh is sharing "The Unconventional Hero," a piece she wrote in tribute to her grandfather. Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com/podcast-2/ or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    13 min

  9. 05/19/2021

    Special Delivery

    On this episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem "Special Delivery" for the times when a man calls you the total package, yet returns to sender. Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com/podcast-2/ or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    14 min

  10. 05/05/2021

    Sabbath

    In this Mother's Day episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem "Sabbath" in acknowledgment of the juggling act that is the lives of mothers and women in general. The poem is included in her book "black pearls," which features poems centering blackness and womanhood. The book is available on Amazon. Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com/podcast-2/ or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    14 min
  11. Fire Escape

    04/21/2021

    Fire Escape

    In the inaugural episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem "Fire Escape," which was written following several high-profile killings of unarmed black people by police.  The poem is included in her book "black pearls," which features poems centering blackness and womanhood. The book is available on Amazon. Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com/podcast-2/or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com.

    18 min

  12. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to Between Bars - Trailer

    "Between Bars" is a podcast sharing poems and the stories that inspired them. Host Sheryl Leigh is a writer, performance poet, and author. Tune in for poems on love, social justice, faith, and everything in between. Read the episode transcript or more of Sheryl's work at https://sheryleigh.com/podcast-2/ or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh.

    1 min

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Between Bars is a poetry podcast in which we share not only poems, but the stories and inspiration behind the lines. Hosted by author and performance poet Sheryl Leigh, this podcast is a lyrical journey of truth and hope.

Information

  • Creator
    SheryLeigh
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SheryLeigh
  • Show Website
    Between Bars