Poetry encompasses WYSO's programming that highlights the power of poetic language and expression. This includes:
Conrad's Corner: Conrad's Corner is a periodic collection of short poems and poetic excerpts, often seasonal in nature, culled by Link Schreiber. This podcast features works by poets from various times and places, along with local poets from Southwestern Ohio
Poet Interviews: Conversations with local, regional, and national poets about their craft, inspiration, and creative process
Poetic Prose: Discussions of memoirs, novels, and non-fiction that employ lyrical, poetic language
Spoken Word: Coverage of poetry readings, slam poetry events, and oral storytelling traditions
Literary Analysis: Explorations of how poets use language, rhythm, and imagery to convey meaning
Community Poetry: Spotlights on Southwest Ohio's vibrant poetry scene, including open mics and literary events
Poetry in Translation: Programming that bridges cultures through translated works and multilingual poetry
Whether featuring established poets sharing their latest collections or exploring how memoirists use poetic language to capture memory and emotion, WYSO's poetry programming celebrates the unique power of verse to distill human experience into its most essential elements. These stories recognize poetry's ability to make the ordinary extraordinary and give voice to experiences that might remain unspoken in our community.
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High school poets from Springfield School of Innovation share original works exploring deep emotions like happiness after tragedy and managing anger on WYSO Youth Radio. -
L. Annette Binder discusses 'Child of Earth and Starry Heaven,' a poetic meditation on cognitive decline, exploring her mother's Alzheimer's journey with love. -
Megan Purtell shares "You're Only as Sick as Your Secrets" live at Dayton Poetry Slam. -
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Springfield, Ohio, student poets share powerful verses on nature, love, and mental health in this moving WYSO Youth Radio episode from the School of Innovation. -
Springfield, Ohio School of Innovation student Omaria Ali uses poetry to confront racism, injustice, and inequality in this powerful WYSO Youth Radio story. Listen here. -
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Johnathon Gallienne shares "Thomas Payne Takes Communion at the Mall of America" live at Dayton Poetry Slam
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JoEllen Kwiatek's work has been published in "The Antioch Review" and "The American Poetry Review." She has also received a Pushcart Prize and the Iowa Poetry Prize. -
Link Schreiber reads Raquel Franco's poem "Elmost Asks How Everyone Is Doing"
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Jacques Adler Jean-Pierre, journaliste et habitant de Springfield, reproduit le travail qu'il a accompli en Haïti, en partageant un message d'espoir avec sa communauté.
