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S1E1 1. The Starting Five
Gary shares poems that he always includes at a reading.
S2E2 2. Less Is More
Gary reads what were originally published as stand-alone poems in magazines such as The Atlantic and The New Yorker but that were later incorporated into longer poems in his first two books.
S1E3 3.Project Partner
Gary shares poems from a federal poet-in-the schools project from which he stole the kindergarten teacher.
S1E4 4. Family
Gary shares poems that were inspired by or dedicated to members of his family
S1E6 5. Of Poetry and Poets
Gary shares poems on the art and craft of poetry and pays homage to three diverse poets.
S1E7 6.Grab Bag
Gary shares a miscellany of poems from his first book that don't fit easily into any category.
S1E8 7. Sonnets, Sestinas, and Such--Oh My!
Gary talks about the fun and frustration of fixed forms.
S1E8 8. Other Voices
Gary reads some of his favorite poems by other poets.
S1E9 9. "The World That Is Offered"
Gary reads a single long poem that he wrote on the occasion of becoming a father.
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Wake the Happy Words has published 9 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Arts.
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