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In 'Poet Warrior', Joy Harjo uses poetry to deal with pain and heal

Jul 13, 2022 · 8m
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  • Joy Harjo discusses poetry's role in healing and understanding.
  • Former U.S. Poet Laureate shares her lifelong draw to healing.
  • Realized poetry's power through Native poets for affirmation.

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