Same Fire by Diana Johar | One Poem Only

Same Fire by Diana Johar | One Poem Only

Author: Maggie Devers February 23, 2026 Duration: 1:52

One Poem Only is a daily poetry podcast offering a quiet moment with a single poem—read aloud, without analysis or noise.

Same Fire

Diana Johar

When things were beautiful,
you stood in my corner—
calling me strong, brave,
everything you admired.

But beauty dims.
And now you say I’ve got out of hand,
call me crazy,
as if this same fire
wasn’t the reason
you loved me once.

So go—
find another love,
meek and gentle.
Tell yourself
you’ve done the right thing.

While I go on burning—
fierce,
unapologetic,
like the way
I once
loved you.

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Each day, One Poem Only offers a brief, deliberate pause. Hosted by Maggie Devers, this podcast is built on a simple, consistent premise: a single poem, read aloud, without analysis or introduction. It’s an audio space where the words themselves are the event, a performance meant to be absorbed in the few minutes it takes to hear it. The daily rhythm of the show creates a quiet ritual, a point of reflection woven into a busy life. You might hear a classic sonnet, a piece of modern free verse, or a work from a poet you’ve never encountered. The selection is varied, touching on themes from the natural world to the intricacies of human emotion, always leaving room for your own interpretation. The effect is cumulative; listening regularly becomes a subtle form of education in the sound and scope of poetry, and a small act of self-care. This isn't a lecture or a book club, but a performing art delivered directly to your ears. Maggie’s clear, thoughtful readings provide the only framework needed, allowing each poem to stand entirely on its own. The curtain falls, and the moment passes, but the podcast invites you to return tomorrow when a new piece takes center stage, offering another quiet moment, one poem only.
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