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Timothy Donnelly Reads Yusef Komunyakaa

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Timothy Donnelly discusses Yusef Komunyakaa's poem 'Fortress', sharing insights on its musicality, ritualistic elements, and potential occult meanings. He reflects on how repeated readings unveiled hidden mysteries, deepening his connection to the poem.

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