Poets in Exile: Responses to Social Distancing & the Corona Virus
By Kara
7 poets perform their work in support of the Corona Mutual Aid Groups:
Davidione C. Pearl,
Douglas Park,
Kara Elizabeth Reilly,
Jessica Breheny,
James Maughn,
Alicia Radage,
Claire Engenoi Smyth
Art by Vince Packard
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Poets in Exile: Responses to Social Distancing & the Corona VirusJan 29, 2023
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Draft of epic spectator meets the war on the corona virus
Draft draft looking for feedback
Jan 29, 202322:16
Mariposa in murmuration
A guided meditation on the journey of the Monarch Butterfly from the midwest of the USA to Mexico City for Day of the Dead.
Jul 25, 202207:24
“Remembering the 50th Anniversary of May 4, 1970: The personal is political.”
8 minutes about KSU, my alma mater. I was planning to be at KSU for the 50th anniversary, but the corona virus kept me grounded in the UK. Here I reflect on my relationship with KSU from 1970-2020.
Apr 21, 202108:17
No Justice. No Peace. Re-membering May 4, 1970
In this segment, I offer my personal reflections on Kent State University for the fiftieth Anniversary. I ask the question “Why?” Why has there never been justice for the wounded and dead from May 4, 1970? This research would not have been possible without the work of Alan Canfora.
Apr 08, 202114:44
Social Distancing: Poems from exile
This is a performance of “broken diva in the time of the blot” by Kara Elizabeth Reilly in support of: https://www.gofundme.com/f/poetssupportLondonMutualAid?utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=38c8ae67f28448fdbfde2ec00c1215b4
May 18, 202004:39
Davidione C. Pearl reads his poem
Davidione C Pearl reads his poem in support of the Corona Mutual Aid Groups.
May 17, 202006:10
Poems by Clare Engenoi Smyth
Performance poet Clare Engenoi Smyth reads two poems. “We are the Nabii” and “Slums & Skyscrapers” in support of the Corona Virus mutual aid groups.
May 17, 202003:42
Kara Reilly reads her poems
Kara Reilly reads poetry in support of corona mutual aid groups.
May 07, 202011:43
Alicia Radage reads her poetry
Alicia Radage reads her poems “Solomon’s Song,” “The Police Came Back,” “Pulsing”, “Veins,” and “Your Work.”
May 06, 202009:52
Jessica Breheny reads a poem
Poet Jessica Breheny reads a poem in support of the Corona Virus mutual aid groups.
May 04, 202002:39
James Maughn reads from his new poetry collection “Book of Matches”
James Maughn reads six poems from his new poetry collection “Book of Matches” in support of the Corona Virus mutual aid groups.
May 03, 202004:09