# OPO Revisited Double Feature | In which I explain myself by Alex Dawson

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Published: 2026-07-15T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://one-poem-only.captivate.fm/episode/opo-revisited-in-which-i-explain-myself-by-alex-dawson
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Wednesdays on One Poem Only are a double feature: one poem here on the podcast, and one more by the same poet shared on Instagram. This month on One Poem Only , I’m revisiting poems that stayed with me long after recording them. Some became listener favorites; others quietly became favorites of my own. One Poem Only Revisited is an invitation to return—to listen again, reflect, and discover what feels different now. Today’s poem is In which I explain myself by Alex Dawson. Read the full poem on Substack . More from Alex Dawson ↓ @alexdawcreates on Instagram The Messy Writer's Club on Substack Her book, All these Living Things , is out now She curated and edited the anthology, Upon Learning That: A Collection of Poetry Based on Facts About the Natural World . It is out now. Watch the Second Poem You can watch and listen to Which apple did she bite? by Alex Dawson as part of our Wednesday double feature on Instagram at @rembrandts.cure . Support + Stay Connected to OPO If you’d like to support the show, Substack and Patreon members receive a copy of my book, For My Daughter , along with episodes from the audiobook. Two poems. One poet. Let the words keep moving. Mentioned in this episode: One Poem Only submissions are open. I’m filling the next chapter of One Poem Only and would love to include your work. Send me the poem you wrote and want the world to hear. New this round: if you’d like to read your own poem on the podcast, you can. No need for a perfect studio recording—just a clear audio file recorded in a quiet space. If you choose this option, you’ll submit your poem and an audio file of you reading it. Submissions close Thursday, July 30. I’ll respond by August 12. Whether I read your poem or you read it yourself, I’d love to hear what you’re ready to share. One P…

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