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Words by Winter

Words by Winter

Written by: Alison McGhee
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Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it's rough out there, and we have to help each other through.© 2026 Words by Winter Art Relationships Social Sciences
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  • Claim, with Kasey Jueds
    Jan 6 2026

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    Have any of you ever been pulled back from the brink by a person or animal who loved you? I have.


    Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.

    Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music by Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today’s poem, Claim, is by Casey Jueds and is featured here with kind permission of the poet. If you enjoyed it, I encourage you to check out more of her work.

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    13 mins
  • Poetry in the public domain, with Sara Teasdale
    Dec 23 2025

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    Anyone else find themselves, despite all the goodness and wonder in their life, wanting more? This is when I have to stop, and return to the breath of gratitude.

    Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.

    Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music by Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today’s poem, Spring Night, is by Sara Teasdale and is in the public domain.

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    7 mins
  • Cold Solace, with Anna Belle Kaufman
    Dec 9 2025

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    We're back after an unexpected hiatus to take care of a beloved family member.


    Words by Winter: Conversations, reflections, and poems about the passages of life. Because it’s rough out there, and we have to help each other through.

    Original theme music for our show is by Dylan Perese. Additional music by Kelly Krebs. Artwork by Mark Garry. Today’s poem, Cold Solace, is by Anna Belle Kaufman. If you enjoyed it, I encourage you to read more of her poems on this website.

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    10 mins
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