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If My Poetry Could Talk to Me

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By Adrian Mora

Episode 1 of A Fistful of Verse

Have you ever wondered what a poem would say if it could speak back to us? Poetry 360 mentee Adrian Mora explores this idea in the inaugural episode of A Fistful of Verse, a podcast made in collaboration with Girls Write Now and the National Endowment for the Arts’ Big Read Program.

A recommended drink to go with this episode: Chamomile Tea with Honey.

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Adrian Mora

Adrian Mora is a twenty year old poet, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, musician, <span class="il">author</span> and aspiring activist. Born and raised in New York City, (the Bronx specifically) they aim to bring stories of the queer, Latine world they know to life. Their pi… Read Full Bio

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Adrian Mora

Adrian Mora

Adrian Mora is a twenty year old poet, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, musician, author and aspiring activist. Born and raised in New York City, (the Bronx specifically) they aim to bring stories of the queer, Latine world they know to life. Their piece “an executioner’s testimonial” was published in Beloved: A ButchFemme Zine—Issue #03 “Flesh” in Halloween of 2023.

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