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The Poets of Quincy High

May 1st 2008 in News

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This week I had the privilege of talking to students at Quincy High School about poetry. We even did some writing! I’m hoping to see a few completed poems show up on my website. I’ve already read a great one about barrell racing that has all kinds of potential for getting published. After spending the morning discussing poetry, I had the best Mexican food at Jalisco’s!Thanks to teachers Kim Allard, Kimberley Fowler and Matt Kimmel for making this possible. What a great way to end National Poetry Month!


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