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“Undertaker” by Patricia Smith

A poet responds to gun violence

Like bards long ago, the poet Patricia Smith is often inspired by the news of the day. Often it’s unwelcome news that takes place in her Chicago neighborhood. In “Undertaker” she  tells the story of a local boy shot in … Continue reading

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