Catching the Light

In this lyrical meditation, United States Poet Laureate Joy Harjo explores the transformative power of poetry and its role in justice and healing through insights gained over her 50-year journey as a poet. She shares intimate vignettes from her life, emphasizing how the most impactful poetry emerges from history's fractures and the unseen. Harjo's reflections invite listeners to recognize the enduring importance of storytelling in asserting identity and fostering community, ultimately celebrating words as a means to reclaim and redefine our shared narratives.