Poetry

Poet Benjamin Saenz Considers Uncertainty Along Mexico’s Violent Border

Latino poet Benjamin Saenz shares his writing from his home near the U.S., Mexico border, a region where violent drug wars have raged in recent years. His latest collection is called "The Book of What Remains."…

David Mason

Poet David Mason reads some of his poems.

David Mason Reads from ‘Ludlow’

David Mason is a poet, essayist, critic and professor. His most recent collection, "Ludlow," is a novel in verse that tells the story of a handful of immigrants in southern Colorado and the Ludlow Massacre of 1914. It was named…

A Violent Moment in American Labor History, Captured in Verse

Colorado poet David Mason shares a look at a dramatic moment in American labor history through his poem about a 1913 mine strike that ended in violence.

Michele Voltaire Marcelin

Poet Michele Voltaire Marcelin reads some of her poems.

Michele Voltaire Marcelin Reads Poetry Inspired by Haiti

Michele Voltaire Marcelin is a poet, actress, painter and writer who was born in Port-au-Prince in 1955 and currently lives and teaches in New York.

Understanding Haiti’s Disaster Through a Poet’s Eyes

Michele Voltaire Marcelin, an artist, poet, spoken word performer and teacher, was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Since the earthquake struck that country last month, she has been struggling to make sense of the destruction.

Philip Levine Recalls Life at the Factory

Philip Levine is author of some 20 volumes of verse and one of the nation's most honored poets, with a Pulitzer and numerous other prizes. But he started life in Detroit working in auto plants, sometimes waiting in line for…

Philip Levine

Poet Philip Levine reads some of his poems.

Philip Levine Reads ‘Our Valley’

Poet Philip Levine reads some of his poems, including "Our Valley," and continues his conversation with Jeffrey Brown.