Between Bars
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Between Bars is a poetry podcast in which we share not only poems, but the stories and inspiration behind the lines. Hosted by author and performance poet Sheryl Leigh, this podcast is a lyrical journey of truth and hope.
Between Bars
1y ago
In this episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem “Origami,” written about the way women often fold themselves into different shapes to please others - and applauds Simone Biles for not falling into the trap.
Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com ..read more
Between Bars
1y ago
In this episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem “Thirty-Something,” written about that infamous decade that people hype up, but that she thinks fell flat--or did it?
The 30s are a mood! Listen to SheryLeigh’s “Thirty-Something” playlist on Spotify @sheryl_leigh: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6ZrEVShz9c7BsI458q9P4f?si=-DVIvfasRSOVWRoxLNvuKQ&dl_branch=1
Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com ..read more
Between Bars
1y ago
For Father's Day, SheryLeigh is sharing "The Unconventional Hero," a piece she wrote in tribute to her grandfather.
Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com/podcast-2/ or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com ..read more
Between Bars
1y ago
On this episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem "Special Delivery" for the times when a man calls you the total package, yet returns to sender.
Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com/podcast-2/ or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com ..read more
Between Bars
1y ago
"Between Bars" is a podcast sharing poems and the stories that inspired them. Host Sheryl Leigh is a writer, performance poet, and author. Tune in for poems on love, social justice, faith, and everything in between.
Read the episode transcript or more of Sheryl's work at https://sheryleigh.com/podcast-2/ or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh ..read more
Between Bars
1y ago
To close out what's been a tough year for many of us, SheryLeigh shares a "A Note from Hope."
Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com ..read more
Between Bars
2y ago
During Black History Month, and approaching Valentine's Day, SheryLeigh shares a nontraditional love poem, "Reconciliation (An Open Letter to Black Men)."
Join SheryLeigh for Little Black Book: A Valentine's Poetry Reading on Tuesday, February 15, at 7 p.m. live on Facebook and Instagram @sheryleighwrites
Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com ..read more
Between Bars
2y ago
SheryLeigh shares the piece “A Blues for Summer” and says a reluctant goodbye to the season that's captured her heart.
Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com ..read more
Between Bars
2y ago
In this episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem “Something in the Water,” written about black people's complicated relationship with the water.
Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com ..read more
Between Bars
2y ago
In this episode, SheryLeigh shares the poem “Origami,” written about the way women often fold themselves into different shapes to please others - and applauds Simone Biles for not falling into the trap.
Read the episode transcript or more of SheryLeigh's work at https://sheryleigh.com or follow her on Instagram and Facebook @sheryleighwrites and Twitter @sheryleigh. Send comments, questions, and feedback to info@sheryleigh.com ..read more