
About this episode
Welcome to another day of In Their Own Voice. Throughout August, every episode features a poet reading their own work, creating a collection of contemporary voices from around the world.
Today’s poem is Waffle House by Kristin Yates. Read the full poem on Substack.
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- You can find links to her published work on her Linktree
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