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Richard Blanco — How to Love a Country

On Being with Krista Tippett

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I'll Have to Do Any Work if You Don't Want To.

Rickie is a cuban poet who moved to America with his family. He writes about the mythic homeland and how he tries to negotiate those two yearnings. The book includes short poems by Rickie, as well as more longer works of poetry. You can start reading at number four on page three - or any other time you like.

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