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Rows of arcade games

Restroom Visit

by Russell Rowland Sketchy is the restroomin this ramshackle arcade—almosta closet, dark—still, she has to go.Granddaughter, eight, insistsGrampy accompany her. I do— softened at her own wayof being those years young, her faiththat an elder man, retired,unremarkable, divorced, can causethe world to seem a safer place. Once we’re both inside,…

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Posts Tagged Def Jam Poetry

Knock, Knock

Award-winning actor, singer, writer and composer Daniel Beaty performs a powerful rendition of “Knock, Knock” on Def Poetry Jam. Visit his website to learn about Beaty’s work, awards and tour schedule.

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