Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/poetry/frances-richeys-poetry-speaks-to-sons-role-as-soldier Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Frances Richey’s Poetry Speaks to Son’s Role as Soldier Poetry May 9, 2008 11:54 AM EDT “The Warrior” by Frances Richey is composed of 28 poems written by the poet to her son, Ben, a Green Beret who has served two tours of duty in Iraq. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Richey and her son about the collection and their unique perspectives on the war. Read the full transcript here. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
“The Warrior” by Frances Richey is composed of 28 poems written by the poet to her son, Ben, a Green Beret who has served two tours of duty in Iraq. Jeffrey Brown speaks with Richey and her son about the collection and their unique perspectives on the war. Read the full transcript here. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now