Beyond the Verse

Welcome to “Beyond the Verse,” the official podcast of PoemAnalysis.com. Embark on a literary journey where we explore specific poems, delve into poets, and uncover the intricate world of poetry. Each episode is dedicated to learning about the art and craft of poetry.

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Co-host

Maiya Dambawinna

Maiya Dambawinna is a poet, English Literature graduate and co-host of Beyond the Verse.

After winning Foyle Young Poet of the Year in 2018, Maiya has since gone on to publish work in Acumen, Pulp Poets Press, Iceberg Tales, SINK, Pink Trolley and more, winning the 2022 MONO. Poetry Prize for her poem ‘Five Sonnets (Confessions for Stomach Lining)’. She has performed live on BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Verb’ with Ian McMillan, and at various festivals across the UK.

With a Masters in Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Literary Studies, her work is focused on the study of contemporary poetry, with a particular interest in postcolonial narratives. Now working and living in London, Maiya celebrates her Northern roots – having been raised in Leeds, England – and her Sri Lankan-English heritage.