FFFL Episode 5: Marilyn Nelson on Martín Espada

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Hello friends!
The fifth episode of Fish For Fallen Light finds us in conversation with with the wonderful Marilyn Nelson who chose a near iconic poem by Martín Espada as her favorite poem to share! Join us as we revisit this classic, "Alabanza: In Praise of Local 100" first written for the 9-11 tragedy but definitely poignant for our current times!  Check it out on YouTube here!



You can read the poem online here:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/47868/alabanza-in-praise-of-local-100

Take care.  Be well,  Let's take care of each other in whatever ways we can!

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