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Belle Isle, 1949, by Philip LevineIn Philip Levine's post-war poem, "Belle Isle, 1949," two strangers meet, swim, and part, exploring themes of connection, boundaries, and where we come from. This video segment comes from Poetry Breaks. |
7-12 |
Video |
Blackbottom, by Toi DerricotteIn this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Toi Derricotte reads her poem, “Blackbottom”, which describes a black American family’s drive through their old, segregated neighborhood, left behind when they moved to the suburbs. |
9-12 |
Video |
The Dancing, by Gerald SternIn this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Gerald Stern reads his poem, "The Dancing", which moves from pleasant memories of the poet’s childhood to the horror of World War II. |
7-12 |
Video |
Dust, by Dorianne LauxIn this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Dorianne Laux reads her poem, “Dust”, which explores the classic conundrum of “the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” |
7-12 |
Video |
Facing It, by Yusef KomunyakaaSee the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial wall in Washington D.C. through the eyes of war veteran and contemporary poet Yusef Komunyakaa. In this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Komunyakaa reads his poem "Facing It." |
7-12 |
Video |
The Floral Apron, by Marilyn ChinIn this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Marilyn Chin reads her poem “The Floral Apron”, which describes an old woman teaching young girls traditional Chinese cooking in their new home in America. |
7-12 |
Video |
Forgetfulness, by Billy CollinsIn this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Billy Collins reads his poem, "Forgetfulness", in which he tackles the subject of aging by taking us on a journey through the loss of memory. |
7-12 |
Video |
The Gate, by Marie HoweExplore themes of death and birth in this autobiographical poem by Marie Howe. In this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Howe reads her poem "The Gate," written after her brother's death. |
7-12 |
Video |
The Lanyard, by Billy CollinsExplore the power of memory, irony, and ordinary objects. In this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Billy Collins reads his humorous poem, "The Lanyard," about a childhood gift he made for his mother. |
7-12 |
Video |
A Partial History of My Stupidity, by Edward HirschIn this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Edward Hirsch reads his poem "A Partial History of My Stupidity," in which the narrator of the poem having "rushed out into the evening”, as he does “most nights”, finds himself wrestling with his demons. |
7-12 |
Video |
Touch Me, by Stanley KunitzIn this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Stanley Kunitz reads his poem "Touch me," in which he reflects upon the cycle of life. |
7-12 |
Video |
What Kind of Times Are These, by Adrienne RichIn this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, poet Adrienne Rich reads her poem "What Kinds of Times Are These," a poem of place and politics. |
7-12 |
Video |
Who Burns for the Perfection of Paper, by Martin EspadaIn this video segment from Poetry Everywhere, Martín Espada reads his poem “Who Burns for the Perfection of Paper”, which reminds us of the countless nameless, faceless workers whose efforts go unacknowledged and uncelebrated. |
7-12 |
Video |