Grappling with Deep Roots
Clint Smith shares poignant poems about New Orleans, reflecting on the city's deep roots and the nostalgia that comes with it. He explores the impact of Hurricane Katrina, the loss of what could have been, and the struggle to find a language untouched by the past.In this clip
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Can poetry capture personal identity as explored in the episode Naomi Shihab Nye — “Before You Know Kindness As the Deepest Thing Inside...” and the clip Poetry as Conversation?
Can poetry capture personal identity as explored in the episode Naomi Shihab Nye — “Before You Know Kindness As the Deepest Thing Inside...” and the clip Poetry as Conversation?