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National Poetry Month: “Girrl” by Niki Herd

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.

Posted on April 13, 2017 · The Houston poet reads a poem written in the form of a ballade.

Posted on April 12, 2017 · The Houston poet talks about layering voices and playing with syntax.

Posted on April 11, 2017 · The Houston poet reads an ode to the parents of teenagers.

Posted on April 10, 2017 · The Texas poet reads a poem inspired by an afternoon at Surfside Beach.

Posted on April 6, 2017 · The Houston poet describes why writing poetry is like fencing.

Posted on April 5, 2017 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by nature and the passage of time.

Posted on April 4, 2017 · The Houston poet talks about insomnia, Neruda and an indestructible superhero.

Posted on February 7, 2017 · We meet Houston poet Choonwha Moon and hear one of her poems called What She Said.

Posted on July 14, 2016 · We meet Houston poet Choonwha Moon and hear one of her poems called What She Said.

Posted on April 29, 2016 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by food and family.

Posted on April 28, 2016 · The Houston poet writes a love letter to New Orleans.

Posted on April 27, 2016 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a poignant memory from childhood.

Posted on April 26, 2016 · The Houston poet imagines a marriage as a whirlpool.