Sher Poetry
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Hello I am a retired Humanities professor, essayist, poet, old time fiddle musician, painter --living the rural life on a farm in Eastern Oregon -- Each gift audio clip arrives periodically and is 5 - 7 minutes long.
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 PM
November 16, 2025 at 11:51 PM
First painting I’ve been able to do since moving my studio to the barn several weeks ago. “Earthware “ gouache on paper.. #gouache #painting #blueskyart
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 AM
First painting I’ve been able to do since moving my studio to the barn several weeks ago. “Earthware “ gouache on paper.. #gouache #painting #blueskyart
Clemens Starck - a poem about work and spirituality by a beloved American poet. 6 minutes and includes some information about the poet.
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“Putting in Footings” by Clemens Starck (1931-2024)
read by Sher Schwartz
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November 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Clemens Starck - a poem about work and spirituality by a beloved American poet. 6 minutes and includes some information about the poet.
sherpoetry.com/2025/11/07/p...
sherpoetry.com/2025/11/07/p...
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Communal mourning is worth reclaiming; neighbors gathering, bringing food, telling stories, and holding grief together instead of silently carrying it alone. #ThrowbackThursday
Art: Anna Archer
Art: Anna Archer
November 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Communal mourning is worth reclaiming; neighbors gathering, bringing food, telling stories, and holding grief together instead of silently carrying it alone. #ThrowbackThursday
Art: Anna Archer
Art: Anna Archer
“I Remember the Carrots” by Ada Limón read by Sher Schwartz
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October 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Did you know the American comedian George Carlin was also a poet? Give a listen 5 minutes! Witty and makes for many reflections. #audiopoetry #spokenword
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“Life in Reverse” by George Carlin (1937-2008) read by Sher Schwartz
Click below to read “life in Reverse” by George Carlin:
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October 16, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Did you know the American comedian George Carlin was also a poet? Give a listen 5 minutes! Witty and makes for many reflections. #audiopoetry #spokenword
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October 14, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Would love your thoughts on this poem by Barbara Crooker--"American Robin" 5 min listen #audiopoem
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“American Robin” by Barbara Crooker read by Sher Schwartz
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October 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Would love your thoughts on this poem by Barbara Crooker--"American Robin" 5 min listen #audiopoem
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“Fall Equinox Snowden Cabin” knife, oil canvas board #oilpainting #knifepainting
October 3, 2025 at 10:37 PM
“Fall Equinox Snowden Cabin” knife, oil canvas board #oilpainting #knifepainting
September 30, 2025 at 10:25 PM
September 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
“Feed Your Monsters Flowers” gouache on card stock, a home made greeting card
September 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
“Feed Your Monsters Flowers” gouache on card stock, a home made greeting card
Listen to "Say Uncle" by Kay Ryan and a brief afterward --ongoing poetry for you. 5 min listen
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“Say Uncle” by Kay Ryan read by Sher Schwartz
Please click on the link below if you would like to read “Say Uncle” by Kay Ryan
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September 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Listen to "Say Uncle" by Kay Ryan and a brief afterward --ongoing poetry for you. 5 min listen
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September 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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'Resting Fox' by UK printmaker Sarah Bays #WomensArt
September 21, 2025 at 6:13 AM
'Resting Fox' by UK printmaker Sarah Bays #WomensArt
A poem from Sher for you to listen --considering Autumn Equinox coming right up -- poem , brief commentary 5 minutes.
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“Autumn Sense” by Sher Schwartz
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September 21, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A poem from Sher for you to listen --considering Autumn Equinox coming right up -- poem , brief commentary 5 minutes.
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September 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Perhaps some of you have seen Under the Tuscan Sun or read the book? Frances Mayes is also a poet--here is her "Sister Cat" spoken for you to listen with a brief commentary. 6 min.
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“Sister Cat” by Frances Mayes read by Sher Schwartz
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September 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Perhaps some of you have seen Under the Tuscan Sun or read the book? Frances Mayes is also a poet--here is her "Sister Cat" spoken for you to listen with a brief commentary. 6 min.
sherpoetry.com/2025/09/15/s...
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“When the crowded refugee boats met with storms or pirates, if everyone panicked, all would be lost. But if even one person remained calm and centered, it was enough. They showed the way for everyone to survive.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
September 15, 2025 at 3:43 AM
“When the crowded refugee boats met with storms or pirates, if everyone panicked, all would be lost. But if even one person remained calm and centered, it was enough. They showed the way for everyone to survive.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
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Peace is not something you must hope for in the future.
It is a deepening of the present, and unless you look for it in the present, you will never find it.
— Thomas Merton
It is a deepening of the present, and unless you look for it in the present, you will never find it.
— Thomas Merton
September 14, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Peace is not something you must hope for in the future.
It is a deepening of the present, and unless you look for it in the present, you will never find it.
— Thomas Merton
It is a deepening of the present, and unless you look for it in the present, you will never find it.
— Thomas Merton
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Street in Auvers-sur-Oise - 1890
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/15317
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/15317
September 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Street in Auvers-sur-Oise - 1890
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/15317
https://botfrens.com/collections/46/contents/15317
“Moe, Joe,and Poke” dry pastels , oil paint with safflower oil on board … heavily layered with gesso… learning to work with this technique #dogart #pastelpainting #oilpainting #dogs
September 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“Moe, Joe,and Poke” dry pastels , oil paint with safflower oil on board … heavily layered with gesso… learning to work with this technique #dogart #pastelpainting #oilpainting #dogs