World Poetry Day the 21st of March was founded by UNESCO in 1999 and here is a quote from the Director-General Irina Bokova’s message for World Poetry Day in 2011.
“Poets convey a timeless message. They are often key witness to history’s great political and social changes. Their writings inspire us to build lasting peace in our minds, to rethink relations between man and nature and to establish humanism founded on the uniqueness and diversity of peoples.”
Take some time to watch the YouTube-clip of Sarah Key, (a poet from NYC) followed by her poetry play list. You will find a good selection of poetry which you can listen to – read by professionals. Enjoy!!!
World Poetry Day is also celebrated at the Public Library at Guldheden If you have the chance to stop by and listen to some poetry or read your own – this is your chance.
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