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# Reading Poems That Changed My Life
- URL: https://www.tom-shaw.uk/reading-poems-that-changed-my-life/
- Published: 2025-06-20T13:08:33.000Z
- Updated: 2025-06-20T13:08:33.000Z
- Description: A livestream recording
- Author: Tom Shaw
- Tags: Live and Direct, #substack, #substack-type-podcast, #substack-access-everyone, #Import 2026-10-24 12:50

Here are a few readings I did of “Poems That Changed My Life” to coincide with an article and reflections that are coming out soon - and I read a few extra pieces at the request of the live audience too. Make sure you’re subscribed below to be notified when that piece goes live:

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Thank you for all those who tuned in live and those of you listening back to the recording. I hope to bring you more soon.

With gratitude,

Tom

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