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“Undertaker” by Patricia Smith

A poet responds to gun violence
Posted on January 7, 2019 by Laura B Hayden (Blog Writer, Sevenponds)

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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