Poetry That Moves Us
April 28, 2022We sat down with local poets, writers and our partners to ask about a poem that touched their lives. Their answers varied, but each poem mentioned held significant meaning to…
We sat down with local poets, writers and our partners to ask about a poem that touched their lives. Their answers varied, but each poem mentioned held significant meaning to the reader. Watch our video to listen to their answers as we wrap up things for National Poetry Month.
Are you curious about the poems, poets and books mentioned in the video? We were, too! You can explore them at the links below. Enjoy!
Tamara Winfrey-Harris, author
Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa (editors) – This Bridge called my Back
Donna Kate Rushin – The Bridge Poem
Lucille Clifton – won’t you celebrate with me
Suzanne Walker, director of Indiana Center for the Book
Naomi Shibab Nye – Everything Comes Next
Nichelle M. Hayes, interim CEO, Indianapolis Public Library
Mari Evans – If there be sorrow
Maurice Broaddus, author
Langston Hughes – Stars
Ebony Chappel, journalist and writer
Maya Angelou – Still I Rise
Maya Angelou – Phenomenal Woman
Samantha Eads, co-owner of Morgenstern’s Books
Ani DiFranco – Grand Canyon
Elysia Smith, owner, Irvington Vinyl & Books
Louise Glück – Telemachus’ Detachment
Louise Glück – Purple Bathing Suit
Ruba Marshood, CEO, Indy Reads
Kahlil Gibran – The Prophet
Catherine Cardwell, bookstore program director, Indy Reads
