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Natasha trethewey was born in gulfport, mississippi, the daughter of poet, professor, and canadian emigrant eric trethewey and social worker gwendolyn ann turnbough. Poet laureate natasha trethewey talks about her new job and fourth book. It is more common to read poems or even stories about great fighters or champions.
Natasha trethewey's native guard had me hooked from the first poem.
Share natasha trethewey quotations about memories, loss and home. The pen pod spoke with natasha trethewey about questioning the narratives we grew up with and why she still believes in the saving power of poetry. From sonnets and traditional ballads to free verses shot through with the syncopated attitude of blues, these poems tells the story of black women's work. Natasha trethewey named 19th us poet laureate.