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The Poetry Tavern

The Poetry Tavern

Written by: Charlotte Daems
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 Welcome to The Poetry Tavern, a show about poetry and all its parts. Join us as we explore the world of poetry, from classic verses to contemporary works, discussing what poetry truly means and how it touches our lives. Hosted by Charlotte, every Sunday brings a new episode exploring different aspects of poetry, from classic forms to contemporary works.© 2026 The Poetry Tavern. All rights reserved. Art Foreign Language Audiobooks
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  • Episode 25 - Fire

    Episode 25 - Fire
    Mar 2 2026
    This episode explores poems centred on fire, beginning with Anne Bradstreet’s account of losing her home and the way faith reshapes her grief into gratitude. Charlotte reflects on resilience, perspective, and how surprisingly accessible a seventeenth century poem can feel. The discussion then turns to G. F. Bradby’s The Fireside, where glowing embers spark memories, nursery rhymes, and half forgotten stories. Together, the poems reveal fire as both destruction and illumination, a force that burns, comforts, and brings imagination to life. Show Notes: Listen online: https://thepoetrytavern.co.uk/episodes/fire Download: https://thepoetrytavern.co.uk/download/34 Subscribe to The Poetry Tavern for more episodes about poetry, literature, and the art of verse.
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  • Episode 24 - Aliens

    Episode 24 - Aliens
    Feb 23 2026
    In this episode, Charlotte dives into poems about aliens, from the tender metaphor of an unborn child in The Alien to the surreal outside observers of The White Fires of Venus. Together, they reveal how the unknown can feel strange, divine, and deeply human. Show Notes: Listen online: https://thepoetrytavern.co.uk/episodes/aliens Download: https://thepoetrytavern.co.uk/download/33 Subscribe to The Poetry Tavern for more episodes about poetry, literature, and the art of verse.
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  • Episode 23 - Coffee

    Episode 23 - Coffee
    Feb 12 2026
    In this week’s episode, Charlotte explores the theme of coffee and what it represents in poetry. Moving away from poetic devices and into broader themes, she looks at how something as simple as a morning cup can hold deeper meaning. She discusses Prose Poem by Ron Padgett, where coffee becomes a quiet ritual between sleep and wakefulness, before the poem takes a surprising and darker turn. She also explores Breakfast by Jacques Prévert, a poem in which the careful preparation of coffee highlights emotional distance and unspoken sadness. From meditation to loneliness, this episode reflects on how everyday moments can carry powerful emotional weight. Next week’s theme will be aliens. Show Notes: Listen online: https://thepoetrytavern.co.uk/episodes/coffee Download: https://thepoetrytavern.co.uk/download/32 Subscribe to The Poetry Tavern for more episodes about poetry, literature, and the art of verse.
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