Pick up the landline handset and dial a number, or call 1800-POETRY to hear a poem across August. Harnessing the magic of the Wonderfoon (made in Nederlands), each number on the rotary phone unlocks a unique poem read by the poet. Phone-a-Poem riffs on John Giorno’s iconic 1969 artwork, ‘Dial-a-Poem’, featuring work by contemporary Australian poets.

This Poetry Month, listen in to 10 poems previously featured on ABC Radio National Line Break - the weekly program where we partner with the national broadcaster to bring you poetry from contemporary Australian poets across the continent.

Find the physical handsets at select Dymocks stores, or dial 1800-POETRY and follow the prompts to hear the poems.