“Idyll” by Siegfried Sassoon

Cluster of blooming roses in shades of pink, peach, and white nestled among dense green foliage, with some buds still closed and others fully open, captured in soft natural light.

Unlike most of Sassoon's war poems, the verses of this one have a calming and reassuring effect, leaning on lovely pastoral imagery. But thereโ€™s also a lingering sense of loss and sorrow throughout โ€” subtle yet deep and unsettling.

Listening tips: Esperanto

In this post, Iโ€™ll present a selection of podcasts and radio programmes produced in Esperanto. If youโ€™re an Esperantist looking for up-to-date audio content, a learner seeking listening practice, a radio enthusiast, or just someone curious about what Esperanto sounds like, the following will be a useful resource.