Tag Archives: Poetry Friday
“It is burning./ It is dreaming./ It is waking up.”
July 16, 2021The Ironbound district of Newark, New Jersey (home of the Dodge Poetry Festival), is one of the most toxic neighborhoods in the country. Maria Lopez-Nuñez, a Honduran-American resident there, is waging a war for environmental justice. She is part of the Ironbound … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: What’s New with the Dodge Poetry Festival
June 29, 2018We know that when you’re planning a trip to the Festival, there are a lot of logistics to keep in mind and things to know! We always want to keep you up to date with the exciting news and opportunities, … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: Festival Videos – Rita Dove
March 4, 2016Today’s featured Festival film is a reading by Rita Dove from the 2014 Dodge Poetry Festival. Enjoy her poems “Canary,” “Teach Us to Number Our Days,” “Cholera” and “The Spring Cricket Considers the Question of Negritude.” For more information about Rita Dove, check out our blog … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: Festival Videos – Rachel McKibbens
January 22, 2016Today’s featured Festival film is a reading by Rachel McKibbens at the 2014 Dodge Poetry Festival. She’s reading “But Wait, it Gets Worse,” “Torch” and “Where, After the Child’s Funeral the Poet Winds Up Stuck with God in an Elevator Again.” For more … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: Festival Video – Eavan Boland
December 4, 2015Our Poetry Friday featured Festival video this week is a reading by Eavan Boland at the 2014 Dodge Poetry Festival. Eavan reads her poem “The Lost Art of Letter Writing.” For more information about Eavan Boland, check out our blog. *** … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: Festival Videos – Alberto Rios
November 20, 2015Enjoy this reading of “Refugio’s Hair” and “Perfect for Any Occasion” by Alberto Ríos at the 2014 Dodge Poetry Festival. For more information on Alberto, check out our blog about him, or visit his website. *** Check back with … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: Festival Videos – Rachel Wiley
November 13, 2015Our Poetry Friday featured Festival video this week is a reading by Rachel Wiley at the 2014 Dodge Poetry Festival. Rachel reads her poems “Conversations With My Father in a Dunk Tank” and “Gorgon.” For more information about Rachel, check … Continue reading
Poetry Friday: Festival Videos – Mark Doty
October 16, 2015It’s Friday, so we’ve got footage for you! Today’s Festival video is a reading by the beloved Mark Doty at the 2014 Dodge Poetry Festival. Enjoy! *** Check back with us each Friday for more Festival videos! Dodge Poetry Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | dodgepoetry.org
Poetry Friday: Festival Videos – Natalie Diaz
October 9, 2015It’s Poetry Friday once again! Today we’re sharing a reading by Natalie Diaz of her poem “Why I Hate Raisins.” This reading took place during the poetry sampler at the 2014 Dodge Poetry Festival. For more info on Natalie, check … Continue reading