To celebrate National Poetry Month, spoken word artist Roland Legiardi-Laura joins us in the studio to poet-ize throughout the show. Plus, we'll hear from listeners who answered our challenge to versify about their favorite show segments. Join in by sending your poem to
brianlehrershow@wnyc.org, and start each poem with the words “I heard.”
Comments [8]
Dear Commenters,
First, thanks for all your supportive comments
Second--Kai-OS -- I did feel like it was good hard work.. But the folks at the BL show were working about as hard as I have ever seen a team of folks work...If only the rest of the world could be as efficient, supportive and good natured...
Megan, Don't believe anyone who tells you they know what makes a good poem! You'll know it when you hear it or read it.
Thanks again,
Roland
I love poetry.
Anyone know:
What makes a good poem?
I heard an angel singing to me about you.
I close my eyes and see you.
You invade my every dream every night,
even though you are so far away and I haven't seen you in so long.
You have invaded my heart and mind.
you will always be the love of my heart.
As, I dream tonight, the angel will sing to me of you and the love I knew with you that was the purest thing in my life.
Forever and always.
i like the poem about Iran - wars without end; Orwell was on to this tactic
Thanks for recognizing our efforts, kai o-s!
(Just kidding. Thanks for listening...)
-BL Show Team-
tell mr. Legiardi-Laura that someone realizes that he is working harder than anyone on the show. big ups!
Great work - really enjoyed your poetry!
me and food got beef
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