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Tuesday Tune, Adios with the Cactus Blossoms
Tuesday Tunes, that’s what my son calls them when he shares songs on his blog. I usually feature Saturday Songs or Monday Music, but today this song just won’t get out of my head. Probably because of yesterday’s post here. One of the many good things that came out of the new Twin Peaks series…
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Adios, Poetry Month! with Naomi Shihab Nye
I am going to sign off from this year’s National Poetry Month in an uncharacteristic fashion. No commentary, no hoopla. Just a bonus poem by one of the most beautiful poets alive today, Naomi Shihab Nye. Adios by Naomi Shihab Nye It is a good word, rolling off the tongue; no matter what language you were…
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Musical Bonus Track: Stevie Smith’s “Not Waving, But Drowning,” Sung by Tanita Tikaram
Originally posted on David J Bauman: Back home from a long-ish work day and glad to finally be starting my weekend. I have the poem for tonight recorded, but I need to do some editing, after a much needed nap! So first I thought I’d share this gorgeous interpretation of Stevie Smith’s “Not Waving, But…
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Bonus Poetry Month Footage
Originally posted on The Monkey Prodigy: This was filmed a couple days ago. It was so lovely. I would like to do it again. Anyway, here is me doing readings of poems by Christina Rossetti, Eleanor Farjeon, Jacob Nibenegasabe, and Ogden Nash. And below the first video is a hilarious blooper from one of the…
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Poetry Month: Week Four With Kaveh Akbar
Originally posted on The Monkey Prodigy: This is the final week of poetry month. For the last week I recorded a poem by Kaveh Akbar. My father introduced me to his poetry this past year. His first book is titled Calling A Wolf A Wolf. Check it out! https://soundcloud.com/monkeyprodigy/a-boy-steps-into-the-water-by-kaveh-akbar/s-PfvrT A Boy Steps Into the Water…
