Poet and author Elizabeth Alexander shares a poignant poem asking if we are of interest to each other, prompting reflection on human connection. The discussion explores the essence of poetry, authenticity, and the complexity of human relationships.
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The Human Voice in Poetry
Poetry captures the human voice in its most raw and relatable form.
It acknowledges our shared humanity and the inherent interest we have in one another.
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Finding Poetry
Poetry is a place for self-expression and discovery, not just cliched emotions.
Find poetry in everyday life, from dirt to the divine.
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Today, a poem with a poignant question to live: “...and are we not of interest to each other?” Carry Elizabeth Alexander’s reading of her poem “Ars Poetica #100: I Believe” with you — and hear Elizabeth read more of her poetry in the On Being episode, “Words That Shimmer.”
Elizabeth Alexander is a poet, author, and educator. Since 2018, she has served as president of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. She was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2019 and is Chancellor Emeritus of the Academy of American Poets. Her books include American Sublime, a 2006finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry and the memoir, The Light of the World, a 2016 finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Biography. Her most recent book is The Trayvon Generation.
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