BBC Radio 6 Music on Instagram: "Craig Charles recites a poem he wrote for his wife ahead of National Poetry Day 2025 ✏️ To celebrate, Way With Words returns this Thursday 2nd October. Craig will hear from Joshua Idehen about his relationship with poetry and writing process, Susie Dent will share some of her favourite lyrics, and Nick Cave will discuss his early introduction to poetry. Plus, Craig will share a special poem he’s written and performed in collaboration with local musician OneDa. Li

Joseph Roberts on Instagram: "Happy National Poetry Day! 📚 “IN and ON” written and performed by Joseph Roberts It’s been a full ON week, so many visits IN schools but I’ve loved it ❤️ #poetry #liverpool #poet #nationalpoetryday"

BBC Radio 4 on Instagram: "Happy National Poetry Day ! The wonderful Scottish poet and writer @misspunnypennie performed ‘You Are Here’ at Hay Festival earlier this year taken from her latest collection ‘Poyums Annaw’ which was dedicated to the Moira Anderson Foundation. The Adverb | Listen on BBC Sounds #HayFestival #HayFestival2025"

Tom Waits on Instagram: "Tom Waits is releasing a third print edition of his poem, Seeds On Hard Ground, originally released in 2011 to raise awareness and funds for homeless services. The poem is a long lyrical ballad in the voices of those who walked, fell or were pushed to the margins of our communities. All proceeds from this printing will be donated to NAMI, the Redwood Food Bank, The Caritas Village Project, and The Society of St. Vincent De Paul. The new chapbook edition underscores the p