Finding Poetry in the Athleticism and Lingo of the Olympics
Clip: 8/8/2012 | 5m 15s
Finding Poetry in the Athleticism and Lingo of the Olympics
Writer and professor Priscilla Uppal is serving as "Poet in Residence" for Canadian Athletes Now, a non-profit group supporting Canada's athletes at the 2012 London Olympics. Uppal talks to Jeffrey Brown about her residency and where she's found inspiration, as well as sharing some of her poetry.
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Finding Poetry in the Athleticism and Lingo of the Olympics
Clip: 8/8/2012 | 5m 15s
Writer and professor Priscilla Uppal is serving as "Poet in Residence" for Canadian Athletes Now, a non-profit group supporting Canada's athletes at the 2012 London Olympics. Uppal talks to Jeffrey Brown about her residency and where she's found inspiration, as well as sharing some of her poetry.
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