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National Poetry Month: “Birthday Girl” By Joe P

The Houston poet performs an ode to a Sweet 16th birthday.

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Poet and actor Joseph "Joe P" Palmore
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Poet and actor Joseph “Joe P” Palmore

A man of many talents, Joseph "Joe P" Palmore is a professional actor, playwright, poet, spoken-word artist and educator. The native Houstonian reads his poem, "Birthday Girl."

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