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Poetically Yours
Fridays 12:31 p.m. and 6:18 p.m.
Hosted by Yvonne Boose

Get ready to hear from northern Illinois’ “prose pros." Poetically Yours airs Fridays during Here and Now at 12:31 and All Things Considered at 6:18 p.m. Hosted by WNIJ Arts Reporter Yvonne Boose, you will hear voices from northern Illinois poets as they share their words about the world around them.

This weekly segment will give you a moment of pause and reflection as you wind down the week. If you would like to submit a poem for consideration, please send submissions to yboose@niu.edu

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    Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems written by northern Illinois poets but occasionally out-of-state poets submit their works. Today's poet is Blanche Kabengele.
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    Welcome to Poetically Yours. This segment highlights poets from northern Illinois. Today’s episode features Carol Obertubbesing.
  • Poetically Yours - A love whirlwind
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  • Poetically Yours - They keep growing
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  • Poetically Yours - Preparing for the worst
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    Welcome to Poetically Yours. Poetically Yours showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s featured poet is Tricia Alexander.
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    Welcome to Poetically Yours. This segment showcases poems by northern Illinois poets. This week’s featured poet is Rhonda Parsons.