Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch is a poet, speaker, and performer exploring the intersections of poetry, matriarchy, and magic. Her books include Spells: New and Selected Poems and six other volumes of poetry, as well as poetry translation, verse drama and opera libretto poetic theory, and books on poetic form and craft Her works on feminism and and spirituality include the groundbreaking anhtology Choice Words: Writers on Abortion. Annie’s poetry has appeared in The Penguin Book of Twentieth-Century American Poetry and onstage at Carnegie Hall. She travels widely to speak, teach, and perform ritual poetry theater. The channel is organized into the 5 Directions of a Goddess Circle: Fire/Will: Listen to my poems & interviews Air/Mind: Learn poetry, meter, scansion, and craft Earth/Body: My perspectives on feminism, culture, Epstein, etc. Water/Heart: Community: Podcast, retreats, gatherings Matrix/Spirit; Ritual performances, theater, Goddesses, collaborations Enjoy!

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Annie Finch performs "A Seed for Spring Equinox"

Annie Finch performs "A Seed for Spring Equinox" Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch reads "Watching the Whale"

Annie Finch reads "Watching the Whale" Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch reads "Earth Day"

Annie Finch reads "Earth Day" Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch - Poems and Thoughts on Love for Valentine's Day

Annie Finch - Poems and Thoughts on Love for Valentine's Day Annie Finch's Channel

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Spell for Goddess Brigid performed by Annie Finch with Veronika Spellman, Harp

Spell for Goddess Brigid performed by Annie Finch with Veronika Spellman, Harp Annie Finch's Channel

81 views - 4 weeks ago

"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, a poem in trochaic meter (dipodic!), recited by poet Autumn Newman

"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, a poem in trochaic meter (dipodic!), recited by poet Autumn Newman Annie Finch's Channel

83 views - 5 months ago

Exhibition and Poem for Enheduanna and Inanna: - with Annie Finch

Exhibition and Poem for Enheduanna and Inanna: - with Annie Finch Annie Finch's Channel

258 views - 8 months ago

Annie Finch reads "Flower Who Waters Me," Sacramento CA 2025

Annie Finch reads "Flower Who Waters Me," Sacramento CA 2025 Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch Performs “Blessing on the Poets” At Sierra Poetry Festival 2025

Annie Finch Performs “Blessing on the Poets” At Sierra Poetry Festival 2025 Annie Finch's Channel

189 views - 10 months ago

“Wheel,” “Binding Spell,” and “The Priestesses Are Singing Slow” ( Finch/de Kenessey)

“Wheel,” “Binding Spell,” and “The Priestesses Are Singing Slow” ( Finch/de Kenessey) Annie Finch's Channel

51 views - 10 months ago

Annie Finch reads "Binding Spell" Sacramento CA 2025

Annie Finch reads "Binding Spell" Sacramento CA 2025 Annie Finch's Channel

51 views - 11 months ago

Winter Solstice Dreams Poetry Ritual Theater Celebration

Winter Solstice Dreams Poetry Ritual Theater Celebration Annie Finch's Channel

103 views - 1 year ago

"THE FURIOUS SUN IN HER MANE": DANCE PERFORMANCE OF GODDESS POETRY BY ANNIE FINCH (ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE)

"THE FURIOUS SUN IN HER MANE": DANCE PERFORMANCE OF GODDESS POETRY BY ANNIE FINCH (ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE) Annie Finch's Channel

531 views - 1 year ago

3 Step Poetry Scansion Method Demo by Annie Finch: Emily Dickinson's "The Morns Are Meeker"

3 Step Poetry Scansion Method Demo by Annie Finch: Emily Dickinson's "The Morns Are Meeker" Annie Finch's Channel

510 views - 1 year ago

Annie Reads "Beach of Edges" (A villanelle on difficult love, in amphibrachic meter)

Annie Reads "Beach of Edges" (A villanelle on difficult love, in amphibrachic meter) Annie Finch's Channel

99 views - 1 year ago

"I am fire and rock and water and air!" Annie shares "Kettle Cove" at Noepe Institute

"I am fire and rock and water and air!" Annie shares "Kettle Cove" at Noepe Institute Annie Finch's Channel

77 views - 1 year ago

Annie Finch on Her Poem "An Abortion Day Spell in Two Voices"

Annie Finch on Her Poem "An Abortion Day Spell in Two Voices" Annie Finch's Channel

239 views - 1 year ago

Invocation to the Dark Goddess, Deep Mother of the Center (Cretics Meter)

Invocation to the Dark Goddess, Deep Mother of the Center (Cretics Meter) Annie Finch's Channel

84 views - 2 years ago

Annie Finch on meter and performance poetry

Annie Finch on meter and performance poetry Annie Finch's Channel

364 views - 2 years ago

Annie Finch on Meter, Mystery, and Meter Magic Spiral

Annie Finch on Meter, Mystery, and Meter Magic Spiral Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch on her new book Earth Days: Poems, Chants, & Spells in Five Directions

Annie Finch on her new book Earth Days: Poems, Chants, & Spells in Five Directions Annie Finch's Channel

141 views - 2 years ago

Annie Finch’s Invitation to Meter Magic Spiral

Annie Finch’s Invitation to Meter Magic Spiral Annie Finch's Channel

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An Invitation to Meter Magic Spiral

An Invitation to Meter Magic Spiral Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch Talks About Her Meter Teaching Community

Annie Finch Talks About Her Meter Teaching Community Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch on Meter, Magic, and the Five Directions

Annie Finch on Meter, Magic, and the Five Directions Annie Finch's Channel

364 views - 2 years ago

Annie Finch Reads Brigid

Annie Finch Reads Brigid Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch Reads “An Abortion Day Spell for the Voices of Mother and Baby”

Annie Finch Reads “An Abortion Day Spell for the Voices of Mother and Baby” Annie Finch's Channel

1.1K views - 3 years ago

"Moon for Our Daughters" by Annie Finch, read by Monica Korde

"Moon for Our Daughters" by Annie Finch, read by Monica Korde Annie Finch's Channel

121 views - 3 years ago

Annie Finch reads "Samhain" and "Witches"

Annie Finch reads "Samhain" and "Witches" Annie Finch's Channel

385 views - 4 years ago

Poetry Ritual Theater: An Exaltation of Goddesses - July, 2021.

Poetry Ritual Theater: An Exaltation of Goddesses - July, 2021. Annie Finch's Channel

228 views - 4 years ago

For *Frija Wherever I May Find You

For *Frija Wherever I May Find You Annie Finch's Channel

76 views - 4 years ago

African American Forms Panel WCUPA 2018 Pollard Betts Finch

African American Forms Panel WCUPA 2018 Pollard Betts Finch Annie Finch's Channel

64 views - 4 years ago

Annie Finch Reads "On Poetry & Architecture"

Annie Finch Reads "On Poetry & Architecture" Annie Finch's Channel

224 views - 4 years ago

Annie Finch on The Permaculture of Poetry

Annie Finch on The Permaculture of Poetry Annie Finch's Channel

180 views - 4 years ago

How to Write a Sonnet in 14 Minutes

How to Write a Sonnet in 14 Minutes Annie Finch's Channel

4.2K views - 4 years ago

Annie Finch reads "Samhain," "Binding Spell," and "Earth Spell" at the Folger Shakespeare Library

Annie Finch reads "Samhain," "Binding Spell," and "Earth Spell" at the Folger Shakespeare Library Annie Finch's Channel

1.1K views - 5 years ago

“Crown of Leaves for Fall Equinox” by Annie Finch

“Crown of Leaves for Fall Equinox” by Annie Finch Annie Finch's Channel

151 views - 5 years ago

Annie Finch: "Blessing on the Poets"

Annie Finch: "Blessing on the Poets" Annie Finch's Channel

119 views - 5 years ago

Annie Finch Reads "Riddle"and the Audience Guesses

Annie Finch Reads "Riddle"and the Audience Guesses Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch: "Zaraf's Star"

Annie Finch: "Zaraf's Star" Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch: "Spider Woman, The Creator"

Annie Finch: "Spider Woman, The Creator" Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch Riffs "Paravaledellentine" in the Wind at Noepe Center for the Arts ly 21, 2016

Annie Finch Riffs "Paravaledellentine" in the Wind at Noepe Center for the Arts ly 21, 2016 Annie Finch's Channel

47 views - 5 years ago

Annie Finch Reads "Earth Day" During a Pandemic

Annie Finch Reads "Earth Day" During a Pandemic Annie Finch's Channel

333 views - 5 years ago

Annie Finch and Marianela Medrano on "Freeing the Maiden" Retreat, Summer 2020 at Garrison Institute

Annie Finch and Marianela Medrano on "Freeing the Maiden" Retreat, Summer 2020 at Garrison Institute Annie Finch's Channel

70 views - 6 years ago

"Winter Solstice Chant," Poem by Annie Finch, Music by Matthew Harris. Accord Treble Choir, NYC 2019

"Winter Solstice Chant," Poem by Annie Finch, Music by Matthew Harris. Accord Treble Choir, NYC 2019 Annie Finch's Channel

1.4K views - 6 years ago

"Landing Under Water, I See Roots" read by Annie Finch

"Landing Under Water, I See Roots" read by Annie Finch Annie Finch's Channel

287 views - 6 years ago

Annie Finch blesses the poets at SF State

Annie Finch blesses the poets at SF State Annie Finch's Channel

73 views - 6 years ago

How to Scan Poetry With the Three-Step Method (Supplemental Video for A Poet's Craft by Annie Finch)

How to Scan Poetry With the Three-Step Method (Supplemental Video for A Poet's Craft by Annie Finch) Annie Finch's Channel

14.3K views - 6 years ago

Choice Words: Writers on Abortion

Choice Words: Writers on Abortion Annie Finch's Channel

231 views - 6 years ago

Annie Finch on the Power of Prosody

Annie Finch on the Power of Prosody Annie Finch's Channel

818 views - 7 years ago

Annie FInch Reads "Paravaledellentine" at Noepe

Annie FInch Reads "Paravaledellentine" at Noepe Annie Finch's Channel

27 views - 8 years ago

Annie Finch Interviewed by Amy King

Annie Finch Interviewed by Amy King Annie Finch's Channel

128 views - 8 years ago

Annie Finch Reads at Poetry by the Sea 2016

Annie Finch Reads at Poetry by the Sea 2016 Annie Finch's Channel

283 views - 9 years ago

Spell for Orlando, Annie Finch

Spell for Orlando, Annie Finch Annie Finch's Channel

123 views - 9 years ago

Annie Finch: "Changing Woman"

Annie Finch: "Changing Woman" Annie Finch's Channel

459 views - 10 years ago

Being A Witch Annie Finch's Channel

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American Witch Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch: "Spells"

Annie Finch: "Spells" Annie Finch's Channel

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Annie Finch: "Keys"

Annie Finch: "Keys" Annie Finch's Channel

32 views - 10 years ago

Annie Finch: "Watching the Whale"

Annie Finch: "Watching the Whale" Annie Finch's Channel

32 views - 10 years ago