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Category: National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month #22 – for Earth Day
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #22 – for Earth Day

CatherinePosted onApril 22, 2021April 20, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #22 – for Earth Day

A reading of John Keats’ “On the Grasshopper and the Cricket”

National Poetry Month #21 – Poet A.J. Ludwig, rap artist MacLethal
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National Poetry Month #21 – Poet A.J. Ludwig, rap artist MacLethal

CatherinePosted onApril 21, 2021April 20, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #21 – Poet A.J. Ludwig, rap artist MacLethal

Some of the purest poetry I’ve ever heard.

National Poetry Month #20 – W.S. Mervin
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #20 – W.S. Mervin

CatherinePosted onApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #20 – W.S. Mervin

Prolific poet W.S. Mervin reads his poem “Yesterday.” Sometimes poetry touches on painful subjects.

National Poetry Month #19 -“Monday” – Billy Collins
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #19 -“Monday” – Billy Collins

CatherinePosted onApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #19 -“Monday” – Billy Collins

Because it’s Monday:

National Poetry Month #18 – Jane Hirshfield
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National Poetry Month #18 – Jane Hirshfield

CatherinePosted onApril 18, 2021April 17, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #18 – Jane Hirshfield

Jane Hirshfield reads her poem “For What Binds Us.”

National Poetry Month #17 Amanda Gorman
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #17 Amanda Gorman

CatherinePosted onApril 17, 2021April 16, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #17 Amanda Gorman

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman reads her topical and hope-filled poem “The Miracle of … Continue ReadingNational Poetry Month #17 Amanda Gorman

National  Poetry Month #16 – Galway Kinnell
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry Uncategorized

National Poetry Month #16 – Galway Kinnell

CatherinePosted onApril 16, 2021April 15, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #16 – Galway Kinnell

The late Galway Kinnell, who was a Vermont Poet Laureate and a National Book Award … Continue ReadingNational Poetry Month #16 – Galway Kinnell

National Poetry Month #15 – The Bard
Categories Classic National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #15 – The Bard

CatherinePosted onApril 15, 2021April 14, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #15 – The Bard

Here’s a twofer – Shakespeare’s 18th Sonnet twice. First up is a lovely intro and … Continue ReadingNational Poetry Month #15 – The Bard

National Poetry Month #14 – Edgar Allan Poe
Categories Classic Horror National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #14 – Edgar Allan Poe

CatherinePosted onApril 14, 2021April 13, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #14 – Edgar Allan Poe

A reading of Poe’s “The Raven,” by actor Basil Rathbone.

National Poetry Month #13 – Detroit’s Philip Levine
Categories Michigan National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #13 – Detroit’s Philip Levine

CatherinePosted onApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021 1 Comment on National Poetry Month #13 – Detroit’s Philip Levine

Detroit native and former Poet Laureate, the late Philip Levine reads his poem “Belle Isle, … Continue ReadingNational Poetry Month #13 – Detroit’s Philip Levine

National Poetry Month #12 – Stanley Kunitz
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #12 – Stanley Kunitz

CatherinePosted onApril 12, 2021April 11, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #12 – Stanley Kunitz

Two-time Poet Laureate Stanley Kunitz reads his visceral poem “The Portrait.” I haven’t read much … Continue ReadingNational Poetry Month #12 – Stanley Kunitz

National Poetry Month #11 – Robert Frost
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #11 – Robert Frost

CatherinePosted onApril 11, 2021April 10, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #11 – Robert Frost

Robert Frost reads his poem “The Road Not Taken.”

Dylan Thomas – National Poetry Month #10
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

Dylan Thomas – National Poetry Month #10

CatherinePosted onApril 10, 2021April 10, 2021 Leave a comment on Dylan Thomas – National Poetry Month #10

This post is dedicated to the memory of those we have lost. Dylan Thomas reads … Continue ReadingDylan Thomas – National Poetry Month #10

National Poetry Month #9 –  Billy Collins
Categories Humor National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #9 – Billy Collins

CatherinePosted onApril 9, 2021April 4, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #9 – Billy Collins

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins, one of my favorite poets, reads the very funny … Continue ReadingNational Poetry Month #9 – Billy Collins

National Poetry Month #8 – Nikki Giovanni
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #8 – Nikki Giovanni

CatherinePosted onApril 8, 2021April 4, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #8 – Nikki Giovanni

This made me cry: Nikki Giovanni reads her poem “Quilts.”

Poetry Month #7 -Juan Felipe Herrera
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

Poetry Month #7 -Juan Felipe Herrera

CatherinePosted onApril 7, 2021April 7, 2021 Leave a comment on Poetry Month #7 -Juan Felipe Herrera

Juan Felipe Herrera, 21st United States Poet Laureate, reads his poem “Imagine.” Listen to his … Continue ReadingPoetry Month #7 -Juan Felipe Herrera

National Poetry Month #6 – Mary Oliver
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #6 – Mary Oliver

CatherinePosted onApril 6, 2021April 4, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #6 – Mary Oliver

Mary Oliver reads her poem “Wild Geese.”

National Poetry Month #5- Langston Hughes
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry

National Poetry Month #5- Langston Hughes

CatherinePosted onApril 5, 2021April 4, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month #5- Langston Hughes

Poet Langston Hughes reads his poem: “The Negro Speaks of Rivers.”

National Poetry Month- Poetry Reading #3
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry Videos

National Poetry Month- Poetry Reading #3

CatherinePosted onApril 3, 2021April 3, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month- Poetry Reading #3

Theodore Roethke: “The Waking” Theodore Roethke was born and raised in Saginaw, Michigan, as was … Continue ReadingNational Poetry Month- Poetry Reading #3

National Poetry Month – Poetry Reading #2
Categories National Poetry Month Poetry Videos

National Poetry Month – Poetry Reading #2

CatherinePosted onApril 2, 2021April 6, 2021 Leave a comment on National Poetry Month – Poetry Reading #2

“On the Pulse of Morning,” Dr. Maya Angelou’s inaugural poem read at President Bill Clinton’s … Continue ReadingNational Poetry Month – Poetry Reading #2

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