Poetry Unbound

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Short and unhurried, Poetry Unbound is an immersive exploration of a single poem, hosted by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Pádraig Ó Tuama greets you at the doorways of brilliant poems and walks you through — each one has wisdom to offer and questions to ask you. Already a listener? There’s also a book (Poetry Unbound: 50 Poems to Open Your World), a Substack newsletter with a vibrant conversation in the comments, and occasional gatherings.

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Poetry Unbound

Episodes (212)

Yesterday Sanah Ahsan — Ramadan’s Greeting
Friday Kevin Hart — Prayer
Mon Feb 9th Harryette Mullen — LUVTOFU

Poetry Unbound

Feb 16, 2026
16 minutes
15 MB

Sanah Ahsan’s evocative “Ramadan’s Greeting” brings us into the thoughts and experiences of a person observing the holiest month in Islam. In nine brief couplets, the poet deftly directs our attention towards some of the rich contrasts that emerge at this time — between light and dark, desire and abstinence, self and community — as well as the abiding satisfactions and joys. We invite you to subscribe to Pádraig’s weekly Poetry Unbound Substack, read the Poetry Unbound books and his newest work, Kitchen Hymns, or listen to all our Poetry Unbound episodes. Sanah Ahsan is a poet, l...

Poetry Unbound

Sanah Ahsan — Ramadan’s Greeting

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