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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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Houston Matters

Houston Poet: We’re All Like Tequila

Abner Fletcher

Posted on April 23, 2019 · Poet Lupe Mendez talks about his new collection, Why I Am Like Tequila.

Tags Catherine Lu Lupe Mendez mexico poet poetry tequila voices and verses Why I Am Like Tequila

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.

Tags blue tarps Hurricane Maria National Poetry Month Patricia Coral poetry Puerto Rico Toldos Azules voices and verses

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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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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