The Phantom Script

This episode features readings and conversation from contemporary indigenous poet Crisosto Apache. They are Mescalero Apache, Chiricahua Apache, and Diné (Navajo) of the 'Áshįįhí (Salt Clan) born for the Kinyaa'áanii (Towering House Clan). Apache has been awarded the Betty Berzon Emerging Writer Award and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. Apache is a long time advocate for the Native LGBTQI / 'two spirit' identity. 

In this this episode we'll hear the work of Laurence Musgrove, a poet, teacher, editor/publisher and curator of creative communities of practice in writing. The listeners will learn about the power and purpose of sharing poetry among fellow writers, readers and listeners during some of our most challenging years as a contemporary society. Visit: https://www.texaspoetryassignment.org/ for work curated by the editor/publisher.

What is Poetry? It may be best described, as it is with Carl Sandburg's words at the top of the episode, with poetic language itself. In this episode: an introduction to the title and purpose of the series. This is a podcast featuring readings of classic English language poems and brief commentary on each. This brief opening episode features Winter poems to celebrate Midwinter. Future episodes will include thematic subjects, poet birthday month readings, guest readers, visits from contemporary poets and coverage of poetry events.