Welcome to Words of Women, a podcast that is all about the poems written by women the world over.
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Welcome to Words of Women, a podcast that is all about the poems written by women the world over.
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6/17/2021
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Recent Episodes
July 12, 2021
"won't you celebrate with me" by Lucille Clifton
<p>In this episode, I read a poem by the prolific and widely respected poet, Lucille Clifton. Her work emphasizes endurance and strength through adversity, focusing particularly on the African-American experience and family life.</p> <p>"won't you celebrate with me" is a poem that delves into the themes of identity and self-formation. From a timid and almost apologetic tone she invites us to celebrate the "kind of life" that she has made on her own.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Do let us know what you think about the poem at : wordsofwomen932@gmail.com</p>
July 4, 2021
"Wind- Up Doll" by Forugh Farrokhzad
<p>I read to you a poem by the inspiring Forugh Farrokhzad, a woman who did not shy away from expressing herself. Perturbed by the roles of women and inspired by her mother's fascination for dolls this poem criticises the misplaced worldview from secluded and privileged spaces.</p> <p>This translated version is by Sholeh Wolpé, and I would like to thank her for allowing me to read her poems from her book "Sin- Selected Poems of Forugh Farrokhzad, edited and translated by Sholeh Wolpé, published by the University of Arkansas Press".</p> <p>Do write to us at wordsofwomen932@gmail.com</p> <p>Background score credit:</p> <p><strong>Warm Memories - Emotional Inspiring Piano by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/</strong></p>
June 28, 2021
"Longing- Inspired by the Law of Gravity" by Fadwa Tuqan
<p>This poem by the Palestinian poet Fadwa Tuqan delves into the themes of loneliness, hopelessness and old age. The poet seems particularly tired of the violence that prevails as she lives. </p> <p><br></p> <p>First published as Wahsha: Moustalhama min Qanoon al Jathibiya in Al Karmel 72-73, 2002. By arrangement with the estate of Fadwa Touqan. Translation copyright 2006 by Tania Tamari Nasir and Christopher Millis. All rights reserved.</p> <p>Background score credit:</p> <p><strong>Reaching The Sky (Long Version) by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com<br> Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/<br> Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)<br> https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p>
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