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Poets & Writers

Sherman Alexie on Mania, Bipolarity and Great Art
The National Book Award winner talks candidly about how his mental illness has influenced his work.
Poetry Readings by Wendell Berry
The visionary poet, environmentalist and farmer Wendell Berry reads and talks about two of his poems -- "The Contrariness of the Mad Farmer" and "A Poem on Hope."
Rita Dove on the Power of Poetry
Through performances and conversation, Bill Moyers and the former Poet Laureate explore American history, language, culture, and ideas.

Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: Kurtis Lamkin
May 5, 2020
"jump mama"
Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: Marge Piercy
April 30, 2020
"To Be of Use"
Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: W.S. Merwin
April 29, 2020
"Rain Light"
Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: Tim Guinee Reads Pablo Neruda
April 27, 2020
"Ode to My Socks"
Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: James Balog Reads 'Ice Diamonds'
April 24, 2020
A poetic ode to the stunning pieces of glacier ice he saw washing up on a beach in Iceland.
Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: Mark Doty
April 22, 2020
"Messiah (Christmas Portions)"
Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: Former US Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith
April 21, 2020
"An Old Story"
Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: Wendell Berry
April 20, 2020
"The Peace of Wild Things"
Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: John Lithgow Reads a Poem His Grandma Taught Him
April 17, 2020
"The Deacon’s Masterpiece or, the Wonderful 'One-Hoss Shay'"
Poets & Writers

A Poet a Day: Claudia Rankine Reads a Poem by César Vallejo
April 15, 2020
"Unititled"