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National Poetry Month: “on power” By Ayokunle Falomo

Posted on April 9, 2018 · The Houston poet reads a poem about the power of a voice.

Posted on April 5, 2018 · The Houston poet reads a poem that imagines Godzilla having a cocktail.

Posted on April 4, 2018 · The Houston poet reads a poem from her acclaimed debut collection.

Posted on April 3, 2018 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by nuclear physics and romantic love.

Posted on April 2, 2018 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his favorite Vietnamese dish.

Posted on April 28, 2017 · The Houston slam poet performs a poem inspired by the deepest love she can imagine.

Posted on April 27, 2017 · The Houston poet reads a psychedelic poem, written for friends.

Posted on April 26, 2017 · The Houston poet and lawyer reads a poem inspired by The City of Light.

Posted on April 24, 2017 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a moment in traffic on the 610 Loop.

Posted on April 21, 2017 · The UH professor reads a poem inspired by two dreams and personal loss.

Posted on April 20, 2017 · The Houston poet reads a poem about the hidden life of a clown.

Posted on April 19, 2017 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by her grandfather and the Texas Panhandle.

Posted on April 18, 2017 · The Houston poet reads a poem set in a trailer park in Lake Dallas, Texas.

Posted on April 17, 2017 · The Houston poet talks about poetry as a weapon and reads a poem for her niece.

Posted on April 14, 2017 · The Houston slam poet and animal lover reads a poem inspired by her cultural identity.