
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 • 87 episodes
Poetry For Now
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EPIC ICELAND
In August 2025 my wife, daughter & Son-in-law drove and lived in an RV as we travelled around iceland for 10 days - now hear what we experienced! You can SEE some of what we saw on my website, and more completely in my book available ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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9:45

The Japanese Experience
These poems give a small flavor of our 3 week journey through Japan, which followed my walk on the Kumano Kodo. In my photo book, Exploring Japan, the themes are Transportation, Food, Gardens, Shrines and Temples and unique cultural exper...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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11:51

PILGRIM'S JOURNEY ON THE KUMANO KODO
After 26 hours of travel and a nights rest my pilgrimage begins.The Kumano Kodō is made up of multiple pilgrimage routes, and my first day is at the end of the Kiiji route, then I continue and in six days complete the Nakahechi route.&nb...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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13:01
