Poetry For Now
Truthful, humorous and insightful poetry to uplift and brighten your day. Hosted and written by Martin Strasmore. The resounding gongs, played by Kassandra Strasmore, offer an experience of peace and tranquility. Good poetry can open up the mind and heart to new ways of seeing the world, accepting difficulties and embracing opportunities for transformation. Each episode is intended to support and uplift the world and to renew our respect for each other and nature.
Podcasting since 2020 • 93 episodes
Poetry For Now
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FOLLOWING ST. CUTHBERT'S WAY
I walked St Cuthbert’s Way from Melrose, Scotland to Holy Island in Northumberland in June and July 2026 this is my 3rd experience doing this. Previously I walked on the Franciscan Way and the Camino de Santiago. St Cuthbert lived a...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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13:03
ISRAEL AT PEACE Part 2
This is a continuation of Episode 3. In 2018 I walked on the Israel national Trail also known as the Schwill, which means the path. The poems in this episode describe the second half of my walk with the group. I finally left the group at ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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10:07
ISRAEL AT PEACE Part 1
In 2018 I walked on part of the Israel National Trail, known as the Schwill, which starts in the Negev Desert and ends on the northern border with Lebanon. I join a group called Walk about love, intended to encourage Jews and Arabs. Israelis an...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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12:09