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Writer aims to revitalize the Las Vegas poetry scene (via LVReviewJournal)
After retiring from teaching, it would have been easy for poet Lee Mallory to stay at his Southern California beach-town home and bask in his well-established local reputation while penning the occasional free-verse love poem. Instead, he moved to Las Vegas a year ago and is trying to reinvigorate the poetry community. In the time … Continue reading Writer aims to revitalize the Las Vegas poetry scene (via LVReviewJournal)
(Video) Alexzenia Davis | Would You Love Me?
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Poetry in plain sight (via CreativeLoafing)
Amy Bagwell — poet, artist, educator — sits on the back patio at Snug Harbor on a steamy May evening, sipping from a beading can of Sierra Nevada and holding forth on the NBA Playoffs, a new documentary about the rock band The National and sundry other topics. In the background, the bar's staff readies … Continue reading Poetry in plain sight (via CreativeLoafing)
(Video) Sierra DeMulder | The Unrequited Love Poem
Additional Info Sierra DeMulder, from the 2012 Poetry Observed/Button Poetry Project, Button Poetry's first foray into film. Follow Sierra on Facebook Follow Poetry Observed on Facebook Follow Button on Facebook Information courtesy, YouTube
Sixteen-year-old named Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate (via Philly)
Soledad Alfaro-Allah was sitting in her poetry teacher's class at Science Leadership Academy when the e-mail arrived. It said she would be named Philadelphia's new Youth Poet Laureate. "I got up and I just screamed," said Alfaro-Allah, 16, who lives in Mount Airy. So loudly that her teacher thought something was wrong. But in fact, … Continue reading Sixteen-year-old named Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate (via Philly)
(Video) Natalie Patterson | Just for Tonight
Additional Info On a melancholy night, Natalie Patterson wrote this poem. It details a moment, a feeling, a thought. It is about missing someone and no one in particular. Find more of her work at: NatalieisPoetry.com Don't forget to comment/like and share. Information courtesy, YouTube
Painful Path To Fatherhood Inspires Poet’s New Collection (via NPR)
Click on the link below for interview highlights! Douglas Kearney's new book of poetry, Patter, is not something you pick up casually. It demands a lot from its audience — one reviewer the book's readers must be "agile, adaptive, vigilant and tough." But the payoff is worth it. Kearney takes his readers into an extremely … Continue reading Painful Path To Fatherhood Inspires Poet’s New Collection (via NPR)
Remembering Ruby Dee
Ruby's Words Loved this introduction on OssieandRuby.com: As a youngster, I remember how impressed I was when my brother, Edward, mastered the art of communication with a couple of tin cans and some wire strung between buildings in our neighborhood in Harlem. When I stop to think about how we communicate now — how these … Continue reading Remembering Ruby Dee
(Video) Theresa Lola | Love is a Familiar Star
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