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A poem I write is not just about me; it is about national identity, not just regional but national, the history of people in relation to other people. I reach for these outward stories to make sense of my own life, and how my story intersects with a larger public history. Natasha Trethewey historyidentityintersect share on social
The experience of poetry could bring my mother back to me. Poetry offers a different kind of solace - here on earth. Natasha Trethewey backbringearth Change image and share on social
'Memory.' 'Race.' 'Murder.' That's what they say about me. I am an elegiac poet. I have some historical questions, and I'm grappling with ways to make sense of history; why it still haunts us in our most intimate relationships with each other, but also in our political decisions. Natasha Trethewey decisionelegiacgrapple share on social
You probably found 'How to Survive a Robot Uprising' in the humor section. Let's just hope that is where it belongs. Daniel H. Wilson belongfindhope Change image and share on social
I haven't modelled since I was 12 - that was a one-time thing, and I did it as a kid to make a little money to save up for university. Acting is my first love as well as writing and eventually producing and directing. Kyle Schmid actdirecteventually share on social
The thing about great poetry is we have no defenses against it. David Whyte defensegreatpoetry Change image and share on social
