When Words Matter: A National Poetry Month Special

State of the Re:Union by WJCT

Apr 9, 201450:56Society & Culture

In this National Poetry Month special, SOTRU explores all facets of poetry and its influence in host Al Letson’s life. We talk to poets from all over the country about the craft, the lifestyle, the resurgence of poems, a...

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