Author name: Phil Rowe

In this deeply personal episode, we pause to reflect on the quiet power of a life well lived — and […]

Poems featured: “Dust of Snow” by Robert Frost “The Orange” by Wendy Cope “The Laughing Heart” by Charles Bukowski In

This episode marks a time of remembrance. We pause to honour those who gave their lives in war — and

As autumn deepens and the light fades earlier each day, we begin to measure time in quieter ways. Light &

Bonfire Night — the spark of rebellion, and the quiet wonder that follows. Every November, the night sky in Britain

This Halloween season, A Voice Like This takes a seat by the fire — and invites in two unquiet guests.

In this episode, Phil Rowe explores two timeless reflections on the passage of life — Dylan Thomas’s nostalgic “Fern Hill”

Episode 15: Fears and Fire Poems: When I Have Fears That I May Cease to Be — John Keats &

Some poems are written in fire — words that refuse to bow, even in the darkest of moments. Others remind

Not every poem has to be serious. Sometimes, it’s enough for the words to rattle, bounce, and carry us along