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Video: A Love Poem for Lonely Prime Numbers

Performance poet (and math student) Harry Baker spins a love poem about his favorite kind of numbers — the lonely, love-lorn prime. He also has a complaint about Paper People. Here are two lively, inspiring poems from this charming performer.

November 23, 2019 · 1 Comment

Naomi Shihab Nye: “Letters My Prez Is Not Sending” and “Ted Kooser Is My President”

Naomi Shihab Nye reads two poems at the 2009 Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival: “Letters My Prez Is Not Sending” and “Ted Kooser Is My President.” This video is included here by … Continue reading

December 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Video: “One Boy Told Me” by Naomi Shihab Nye

Naomi Shihab Nye may be the most loved poet in America. Here she reads a poem that evokes a young boy’s imagination.

November 24, 2014 · Leave a comment

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