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From fast paced poetry slam to soothing nature scenes, Michigan poets showcase the state's diverse voices as they share their stanzas and stories with the current Poet Laureate.

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Michigan in Verse
Charisma Holly
Detroit based Poet Charisma Holly shares her poetry and her story.
Episode: S1 E5 | 12:03
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Michigan in Verse
Alise Alousi
Iraqi American Poet Alise Alousi shares her poetry and her story.
Episode: S1 E4 | 10:57
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Michigan in Verse
Masaki Takahashi
Recent Lansing Poet Laureate Masaki Takahashi shares his poetry and his story.
Episode: S1 E3 | 11:24
Michigan in Verse is a co-production of Library of Michigan and WKAR Public Media at Michigan State University
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Michigan in Verse
Alise Alousi and Charisma Holly
Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer, Alise Alousi, and Charisma Holly
Episode: S1 E7 | 26:46
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Michigan in Verse
Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd and Masaki Takahashi
Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer, Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd, and Masaki Takahashi.
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Michigan in Verse
Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
Professor and poet Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd shares her poetry and her story.
Episode: S1 E2 | 10:11
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Michigan in Verse
Charisma Holly
Detroit based Poet Charisma Holly shares her poetry and her story.
Episode: S1 E5 | 12:03
Watch • 11:24
Michigan in Verse
Masaki Takahashi
Recent Lansing Poet Laureate Masaki Takahashi shares his poetry and his story.
Episode: S1 E3 | 11:24
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Michigan in Verse
Poet Laureate Nandi Comer
Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer shares her poetry and her story.
Episode: S1 E1 | 6:06
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Michigan in Verse
Alise Alousi
Iraqi American Poet Alise Alousi shares her poetry and her story.
Episode: S1 E4 | 10:57
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Michigan in Verse
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Online Debut | Fri Dec 27 | Stanzas and stories with 2024 Michigan Poet Laureate Nandi Comer
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