Listen to Poetry

Poetry is often utilized in creative writing activities with patients at the bedside.


Writer in residence Andrew Hix recites a series of classic poems:

Poetry Series By Writer In Residence, Olivia Ardizzone

Poetry is often utilized in creative writing activities with patients at the bedside. Listen to Olivia's recitations below.

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“An Observation” An Original Poem By Olivia Ardizzone
“Sleeping in the Forest” By Mary Oliver.
“Dawn Revisited” By Rita Dove
“More Than Enough” By Marge Piercy

Poetry & Short Story Series By Writer In Residence, Andrew Hix

Poetry and short stories are often utilized in creative writing activities with patients at the bedside. Listen to Andrew's recitations below.

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“A Message”. An Original Poem By Andrew Hix
“The Hen” By Lord Dunsany. A short story that Andrew uses to inspire patients during creative writing activities.
“Unity” By Scottish writer, Violet Jacob
“I Wandered Lonely As a Cloud” By William Wordsworth. A poem about how memories of beautiful moments can bring us comfort when we are alone.