http://www.ted.com "If I should have a daughter, instead of Mom, she's gonna call me Point B ... " began spoken word poet Sarah Kay, in a talk that inspired two standing ovations at TED2011. She tells the story of her... Continue Reading →
Diminuendo by Kay Robertson Son dips wash cloth in warm water, soapsuds slip over latex-gloved hands, with gentle thoroughness, he washes his father’s thin-skinned, blue veined flesh. He holds the long-fingered hands, remembers Dad playing the piano. Memory of beloved... Continue Reading →
Poets for Poets - organized by Antony Dunn - a stellar line up of poets read to raise funds for Leeds Young Authors UK slam team @ Yorkshire Dance, Leeds, Friday 15th July 2011. Guest poet: Rommi Smith
Jim by Peter M. Gordon After midnight at our thirty-fifth reunion I Walked away from the disco DJ and open bar Into a flagstone-covered side courtyard Ten gargoyles crouched on cornices Leered while I hummed the Melody Jim taught me... Continue Reading →
First Lady Michelle Obama speaks about the importance of poetry and self-expression as she hosts a White House Poetry Student Workshop with students and poets like Rita Dove, Billy Collins, Kenny Goldsmith, Alison Knowles, and Aimee Mann. May 11, 2011.
Luci Tapahonso is Diné and a Professor of American Indian Studies and English. She is the author of three children's books and five books of poetry. She teaches courses in American Indian Literature and Creative Writing. Professor Tapahonso received the... Continue Reading →
Poetry Breakfast 