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Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Our poetry columnist seeks — and finds — the answer to the age-old question of “why poetry?”

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Celebrating the 80th birthday of Santa Barbara’s poetic leader, Sojourner Kincaid Rolle.

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Luminaries come together to celebrate the flower and the song and the poetry community.

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Matters By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

Poetry Connection By Melinda Palacio, Santa Barbara Poet Laureate

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