Are Song Lyrics Poetry?

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Are they poets, musicians, or both?

Joy Harjo explains the role of the poet laureate and poetry as an aural art form

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Joy Harjo explains the role of the poet laureate and poetry as an aural art form

Joy Harjo explains the role of the poet laureate and poetry as an aural art form

From 2019 to 2022 Joy Harjo held the role of U.S. poet laureate.

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Are they poets, musicians, or both?

Are they poets, musicians, or both?

Florentine Troubadours in the 14th Century, oil on canvas by Vincenzo Cabianca,...

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