Imogen Arate with Erin Kong by Poets and Muses

This week, Erin (http://www.erinkong.com) and I (https://poetsandmuses.com/imogen-arate/) discuss our respective #poems, "#deconstructionoftheABG" and "#DeepDive," and navigating our #AmericanIdentities.

Find out more about Erin's organization #DesertDiwata at:
1. http://www.desertdiwata.com
2. https://www.instagram.com/desertdiwata/

Take a listen to also find out about #poetryevents taking place in the valley during the week of #September16th.

Photo of #ErinKong (https://www.instagram.com/erin.kong/) by #RegMadison (https://www.instagram.com/regmadison/).

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