A poem changes when you hear the person who wrote it speak the words aloud. Today's episode is part of In Their Own Voice, a month celebrating the voices behind contemporary poetry.

Today’s poem is Cherry Blossom by Joshua King. Read the full poem on Substack.

More from Joshua King ↓

• @joshua.king_muse on Instagram
• @joshuakingmuse on Substack
• Listen to his latest single, Jupiter Calls, on Spotify
• See more of his work on his Linktree

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