Pat joins Latino USA for the first installment of “Sabiduria: Poetry Edition” or words of wisdom by poets. You can also hear her reading three of her poem (“Immigrants,” “La Migra,” and “Ode to Names”) on the Latino USA website.
Continue reading →What an energizing visit I had at Davidson College. North Carolina was autumn beautiful, and I learned from my hosts, both faculty and students. I thought you would enjoy reading about the Wall Poems in nearby Charlotte and be as … Continue reading →
Like many, I was and am sad that Irish poet Seamus Heaney died on August 30. I’m re-reading his poems, savoring again his attention to nature, his Irish pride and his deep humanity. Here’s a wonderful article about his work … Continue reading →
This weekend is Mother’s Day, a holiday honoring motherhood in all its forms. Why not mark the day with a poem from Love to Mamá: A Tribute to Mothers? “In a beautiful tribute to mothers, grandmothers and care-giving women, 13 … Continue reading →
Celebrate Read Across America Day
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