Pandemic Poems

with Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford

“Poetry can be a little lamp,” according to former Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford.

“Compared to confusing news sources, compared to conspiracy theories, compared to fears, anxieties, I think poetry tries to strike a clear note in confusing times. In that regard, I think it’s oxygen.”

Inspired to seek clarity amid the coronavirus pandemic, Stafford is regularly writing poetry for our uncertain times – and he is sharing them on Portland Radio Project.

Pandemic Poems are broadcast Sunday afternoons, just before the Podcast Co-op at 4:00 pm. You can hear the broadcast at 99.1 FM in the heart of Portland – or stream from anywhere worldwide online. Download the PRP app.

Shortly after each broadcast, podcasts are available on this page.

If you would like to support our collaboration with Kim Stafford, please click on the big red heart at PRP.fm – Thank you!

Thanks to Producer Jenna Deml, Engineer Chris Arnesen and Editor Kent Randles, with technical assistance from John Thomas.