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Tag: National Poetry Month

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National Poetry Month: “The New Cartography” By Julia Guez

Michael Hagerty

Posted on April 24, 2020 · The Houston-born poet and translator talks about discovering the power of the written word and reads one of her works.

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Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Cooking Poems On Stoves” By Zachary Caballero

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 30, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the language of food.

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Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “The Joy of Seniorhood” By Francis T. Goodbeer

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 29, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by what she calls the most exciting time of her life.

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Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Shopping While Black” By Loyce Gayo

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 26, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem written in response to an interaction at a grocery store.

Tags Loyce Gayo National Poetry Month poetry Shopping While Black voices and verses

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Always In Medias-Res” By Ji Yoon Lee

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 25, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem that explores the in-between spaces of language, translation and identity.

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Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Killdeer” By Nick Flynn

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 24, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a broken wing dance.

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Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Toldos Azules” By Patricia Coral

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 23, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem written in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

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Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Saffron” By Amir Safi

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 22, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his mother’s cooking.

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Arts & Culture

Just Add Water: Houston Students Leave Hidden “Rain Poems” Around Buffalo Bayou Park

Katie Watkins

Posted on April 19, 2019 · The project will last for the month of April, which is National Poetry Month.

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Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “My Dog Barfed” By BJ Love

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 19, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a walk with his dog.

Tags BJ Love My Dog Barfed National Poetry Month poetry voices and verses

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Still Life With Wadded Paper Towels” By Paige Quiñones

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 18, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a love poem.

Tags National Poetry Month Paige Quinones poetry Still Life with Wadded Paper Towels University of Houston Creative Writing Program voices and verses

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Self Care” By Jordan Simpson

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 17, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by his commitment to health.

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Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “My First Twenty-Dollar Bill” By Addie Tsai

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 16, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a childhood memory.

Tags Addie Tsai My First Twenty Dollar Bill National Poetry Month poetry voices and verses

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Anecdote Of The Puddle” By Erika Jo Brown

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 15, 2019 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by a rainy day in Montrose.

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Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “My Hunger” By Jackson Neal

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 12, 2019 · The Houston Youth Poet Laureate reads a poem that explores how the body is affected by loss.

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