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The poem “Libra” by Patricia Rogers Crozier read by the poet herself at the Society of Classical Poets online Poetry Symposium on June 28, 2025:
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Video created by Andrew Benson Brown.
Brian's poem is what the critic M.L. Rosenthal called "a extended sequence," which is represented in modernist verse by Eliot's…
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What a creatively powerful and well-wrought testimony! A depth of thought and feeling that inspires.
This is extremely beautiful language, and from start to finish the poem maintains the mystery of what the fluid and the vial might be — love, eroticism, some deep relationship, a misunderstanding? All seem possible.
Once again, ABB dazzles all of us with his skill in producing videos. This one is mesmerizing.
An exquisite poem, a perfect production, and a beautiful reading. Thank you!
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What a great poem / parable / cautionary tale. So much wrapped up so economically in verse.
And what great musical accompaniment and visuals.
Well done on this aural and visual collaboration, Patricia and Andrew.