Burning Bright

Burning Bright episodes

July 07, 2020 Pygmalion and Galatea
A poem by Washington, DC poet Sarah Yerkes, from her book Days of Blue and Flame, published by Passager Books in 2019.
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July 01, 2020 In the Fields
A poem by Indiana writer Gilbert Arzola, from his book Prayers of Little Consequence, published by Passager Books in 2020.
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June 23, 2020 How I Got to College
Excerpt of a memoir by Virginia writer Joyce Abell, from her book Prickly Roses, published by Passager Books in 2017.
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June 16, 2020 Pie Maker Ellen Emily Matthew
Two poems by Baltimore artist and poet Larnell Custis Butler, from her book Improvise in the Amen Corner, published by Passager Books in 2007.
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June 09, 2020 To My Fellow Poets
Excerpts of an essay from Baltimore poet Tillie Friedenberg, who wrote in 2008 about joining the protest movement in the 60s, published in the Martin Luther King Jr. special release issue of Passager Journal.
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June 03, 2020 Give Me Liberace or Give Me Death
Two poems by Baltimore poet Shirley Brewer, from her book A Little Breast Music, published by Passager Books in 2008. This audio-cast was made possible in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council.
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Passager’s weekly podcast, presenting poetry and prose by writers over 50. Hosted by Jon Shorr.