poetry
Today in history: “BaddDDD” black poet Sonia Sanchez is born
September 9, 2015Since the 1970s Sanchez has published a steady stream of poetry books and plays.
Read moreRefugees
September 3, 2015This poem is a response to the refugee/migrant crisis now engulfing Europe.
Read moreToday in history: Fidel turns 89, poem by Che
August 13, 2015"If iron stands in our way, we ask for a sheet of Cuban tears to cover our guerrillas bones on the journey to American history . . . "
Read more“15 and a Union, Someday,” a villanelle
July 7, 2015This poem is a villanelle, a form of poetry that traces its humble roots to the Italian countryside and peasants singing rounds during the harvest.
Read moreJuan Felipe Herrera named first Latino poet laureate
June 10, 2015"I'm here for everyone and from everyone; my voice is made by everyone's voices."
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