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The Brian Lehrer Show

Poet-In-Residence: Hour Two

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.”

Nuyorican Poets Café celebrates its 35th anniversary!


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[1]
Posted by: J
April 30, 2008 - 10:59AM

me and food got beef

[2]
Posted by: John M
April 30, 2008 - 10:59AM
Brielle, NJ

Great work - really enjoyed your poetry!

[3]
Posted by: kai o-s
April 30, 2008 - 11:03AM
bloomfield nj

tell mr. Legiardi-Laura that someone realizes that he is working harder than anyone on the show. big ups!

[4]
Posted by: BL Producer
April 30, 2008 - 11:09AM
WNYC

Thanks for recognizing our efforts, kai o-s!

(Just kidding. Thanks for listening...)

-BL Show Team-

[5]
Posted by: Chris O
April 30, 2008 - 11:51AM
New York

i like the poem about Iran - wars without end; Orwell was on to this tactic

[6]
Posted by: Katie
April 30, 2008 - 11:53AM
Forest Hills

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.

[7]
Posted by: megan
April 30, 2008 - 12:00PM
Park Slope

I love poetry.

Anyone know:

What makes a good poem?

[8]
Posted by: Roland Legiardi-Laura
May 01, 2008 - 11:13AM
New York City

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

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