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- Eilis O'Neill
- Username: EilisONeill
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Joined PRX: Jul 10, 2005
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- "Teen Poetry"
- Summary: Youth Mic producer Clevins Browne interviews a peer about her poetry
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Review of Teen Poetry
Eilis O'Neill
Posted on July 20, 2006 at 08:37 PM
The passion of the young poet featured in this piece struck me immediately. Both her voice and her words carried an intensity both rare and refreshing. The rhythm and honesty of her poetry and her responses to the producer's questions made this piece remarkable. In addition, the questions asked of her added background and depth to the original, thought-provoking poem. For improvement, I would suggest editing and revoicing the questions and commentary. This piece belongs on any show regarding the struggles, either past or present, of Latinos in the United States; as the poet tells the listener, "This is your history; this is who you are."