An original series from The Washington Post and the Library of Congress
As America confronts coronavirus, four U.S. poets laureate explore the theme of home.
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Featuring
Natasha Trethewey
Additional Credits
Sarah Hashemi, Erin Patrick O'Connor, Phoebe Connelly, Thomas LeGro, Ron Charles
Featuring
Natasha Trethewey
Additional Credits
Sarah Hashemi, Erin Patrick O'Connor, Phoebe Connelly, Thomas LeGro, Ron Charles
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The former U.S. poet laureate reflects on how his mother used stories to build a home for his migrant farmworker family and how such love can gather us together during times of isolation.