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The Sharpening with Amber Tamblyn

National Poetry Month Feature: Terrance Hayes

An introduction + writing prompts from a MacArthur Fellow.

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Apr 25, 2023
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A black and white photo of Terrance Hayes. He looks directly into camera, smiling very slightly. Behind him, out of focus, are shelves filled with books.

I’ll eat you to live: that’s poetry.
—Terrance Hayes

When it comes to our country’s cache of poets, Terrance Hayes is a national treasure. Terrance and I first bonded over our love for our mutual frien…

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