Women of Stardust and Soil by Steph Patterson | One Poem Only

Women of Stardust and Soil by Steph Patterson | One Poem Only

From One Poem Only by Maggie Devers

May 23, 2026 · 1 min · Season 2 · Episode 23

About this episode

This episode features a poem by Steph Patterson that explores the legacy and strength of women throughout history.

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Women of Stardust and Soil Steph Patterson We start as stardust and then soil, we become, Underneath our feet the bones sing of so many women before us, Their whispers form tendrils winding up to tip into your ear, Their stories will not be forgotten as the earth holds their proof of life, When their voices rose in anger and defiance Women labeled as witches, spinsters, other, lesser than, The control men forced upon us, and continue to resurrect, Born of fear, and carefully tilled hatred, The women of today born of stardust with the soil singing under our feet, We will not be quiet, our voices will be a cacophony. More from Steph Patterson ↓ @spookyspatters on Instagram 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. Poetry shows us what we need. Thank you for being part of the experience.

People in this episode

Host: Maggie Devers

Guest: Steph Patterson

Topics covered

  • poetry
  • women's history
  • self-empowerment
  • feminism
  • artistic expression

Keywords

  • poem
  • women
  • stardust
  • soil
  • feminism
  • history
  • voices
  • defiance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Women of Stardust and Soil

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