Noah – I am a Man
To mark World Poetry Day on 21 March, this is a video of a member of Freedom from Torture’s creative writing group, Write to Life, reciting a poem screened in Guildhall Square – the heart of Portsmouth city...Liz Lochhead reading ‘The man in the comic strip’ in Bethlehem
Liz Lochhead reads her poem ‘the man in the comic strip’ in the Lajee Centre, the arts and community centre in Aida refugee camp, Bethlehem. This video was recorded during our 4 day stay in Aida in June 2012 as part of a tour of the West Bank. The upcoming...Read more“As a deep expression of the human mind and as a universal art, poetry is a tool for dialogue and rapprochement. The dissemination of poetry helps to promote dialogue among cultures and understanding between peoples because it gives access to the authentic expression of a language.”
– Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO
Read moreWhen power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man’s concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.
– John F. Kennedy
