Falling Off the Stairs

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Falling Off the Stairs

FromPoetry Off the Shelf

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Nov 14, 2023

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Daniel Brock Johnson on risk, a T-shirt mantra, and life after the death of his friend James Foley.

Released:

Nov 14, 2023

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Titles in the series (99)

Producer Helena de Groot explores the diverse world of contemporary poetry with readings by poets, interviews with critics, and short poetry documentaries. Nothing is off limits, and nobody is taken too seriously.

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Falling Off the Stairs

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