
About this episode
A poem changes when you hear the person who wrote it speak the words aloud. Today's episode is part of In Their Own Voice, a month celebrating the voices behind contemporary poetry.
Today’s poem is Cherry Blossom by Joshua King. Read the full poem on Substack.
More from Joshua King ↓
- @joshua.king_muse on Instagram
- @joshuakingmuse on Substack
- Listen to his latest single, Jupiter Calls, on Spotify
- See more of his work on his Linktree
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