Richard Blanco | Richard Blanco
Jan.24.2013
Poetry has been declared dead – or on life support – for years. I did a search of my blog and found a dozen entries back to 2005 where I've written about some pundit burying poetry before its time. Alexandra Petri is the latest undertaker in a Washington Post op-ed in the wake of Richard...
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Jan.22.2013
Like many people who watched the Presidential Inauguration, I found myself moved by its historical significance, size and magnitude, as well as all the pomp and pageantry. Yes, it could be derided as nothing more than an extravagant display, particularly for a country wrestling with so many...
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Jan.22.2013
Richard Blanco was unknown to me until his appearance at yesterday's inauguration. More fault me. However, he certainly made me sit up and take notice, and others of my acquaintance have praised both his work and his presentation. Here is a sampling of his poetry.[DE]
"My face, your face, millions...
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