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Below are the best videos we could find on Poetry.

According to Alan Watts, “The whole art of poetry is to say what can’t be said.” Poetry is how we explore the liminal space between feeling and rationality, knowledge and understanding. For some, poetry is the language of the Divine consciousness. For others, it is the purest way of expressing their inner selves and experiences. Finding new ways to think and speak about our truth can bring us to a closer understanding of each other and the meaning of our existence.

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Billy Collins: The Lanyard (Reading and Commentary)

Billy Collins reads his poem "The Lanyard".

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Adrienne Rich "Dedication"

Dedication - Poem by Adrienne Cecile Rich (1929-2012) recorded in Madison, WI on April 23rd, 1997.

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Poetry Breaks: Lucille Clifton on What Poetry Is

Poetry Breaks features short videos of internationally renowned poets reading their work, reading the work of other poets, and discussing their takes on poetry in a variety of locations.

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Breathing Space: Mark Nepo Reads His Poem | SuperSoul Sunday | Oprah Winfrey Network

After taping with Oprah in Maui, poet Mark Nepo wrote a poem about one of the most beautiful places on the island. Listen as Mark reads Pai'a: A Clearing in the Forest.

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Robert Bly Poetry Reading: Grow Your Wings on the Way Down (2004)

Enjoy a full hour of Robert Bly reading his poetry from collections old and new from on stage at the 2004 Minnesota Men's Conference.

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National Poetry Month: "You Who Never Arrived" by Rainer Maria Rilke

"You Who Never Arrived", by Rainer Maria Rilke, read by Nigel Maister, Russell and Ruth Peck Artistic Director of the International Theatre Program.

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Poet Lucille Clifton Reads from Voices at the 92Y

In tribute to her we are sharing the clip above, from her reading of Voices on Nov 3, 2008. Clifton reads four poems, Out of Body, Mataoka, Albino, and Cream of Wheat.

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Billy Collins: Aimless Love

Billy Collins reads his poem "Aimless Love" during the November 2, 2013 broadcast.

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Robert Bly Teaches Hafez and Stafford (2008)

Robert Bly teaches a specific aspect of poetry to a group of men at the 2008 Minnesota Men's Conference through some of the poetry written by Hafez and William Stafford.

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Billy Collins Performs "The Introduction"

This performance comes from the very first Page Meets Stage pairing of Billy Collins and Taylor Mali on November 12, 2005, back when the series was called Page vs. Stage.

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