Published April 19, 2021 at 7:25 PM EDT
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Perhaps it s due to Amanda Gorman s wildly popular Inaugural poem, perhaps it s because people are seeking meaning and beauty during the pandemic. but, whatever the reason, poetry is having a moment. It s National Poetry Month. Among the many events and initiatives underway is a new statewide effort to promote poetry education to raise appreciation and understand of poetry among students and the general public as well. We’ll learn about poetry programs and events, and hear about how poets in Maine have been faring during the pandemic.
Panelists:
Richard Blanco, poet, author, speaker, civil engineer; Inaugural Poet for Obama s second Inauguration
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This whole column s in rhyme and in meter.
Frankly, given the year that we all have been through,
We could use something to make it sweeter.
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There s Moderna, J&J, and Pfizer!
With a half-million dead in this country, it s clear
That to take more precautions is wiser.
And I m glad many friends have now gotten their shot,
With most others who ll soon have one pending,
Which means finally this endless plague that we ve got
Might be closer to actually ending!
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For example, we re back to mass shootings,
Which suggests a few gun control measures to take,
(That some people, of course, are disputing).
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