Seattle's new Civic Poet finds parallels between political language and verse

Dujie Tahat can be described in many ways: a poet, a critic, podcast host, and political consultant. In addition to all those titles, they can now add a new descriptor: Seattle’s Fifth Civic Poet.

Guest:

Dujie Tahat, Seattle Civic Poet

Links: 

Poetry Foundation: salat to be read from right to left

Northwest Review: All American Ghuzal

Four Way Review: BALIKBAYAN FILLED WITH THEORY

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