August 13: San Francisco's Passport to Poetry

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Poets from around the world gathered in San Francisco, California from July 27 to 29, 2007 to share their poetry, their craft, and their talents. They came from north and south America, Asia, Africa, Middle East, the Mediterranean countries, Australia, and Europe. Learn more about the poets and the festival at Passport to Poetry or
www.sfinternationalpoetryfestival.org.
The festival was envisioned by 2006 - 2007 San Francisco poet laureate Jack Hirschman and sponsored by Friends of the SF Library, Mayor Gavin Newsom and others.
Raising Sand presents poetry and interviews with Israeli poet Ahron Shabtai and Syrian poet Madam Maram Al Masri. English recitations presented by local San Francisco poets and artists.
To receive copies of the poetry read by the poets in their native languages contact raisingsand@gmail.com.

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