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Poems from the Field

Poetic conversations with rural Minnesotans about spirituality, creativity and meaning.

Poems from the Field: The Growing Edge

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Artist Lucy Tokheim reads a poem by Mechtild of Magdeburg. (5m 53s)

Poems from the Field: Harvest

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Farmer Randy Fjerkenstad reads "A Tuft of Flowers," by Robert Frost. (5m 28s)

Poems from the Field: Two New World Bees

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Andy Greiner reads from “A Hive of Bee Poems” and celebrates the miracle of bees. (5m 56s)

Poems from the Field: The Deer Stand

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Todd Buer reads his poem “The Deer Stand” eulogizing his youngest son Heath. (5m 15s)

Poems from the Field: The Camisole

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Edie Barrett reads her poem “The Camisole” and discusses nature’s steadfast presence. (6m 43s)

Poems from the Field: Caterpillar

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Pauline Pate reads “Caterpillar” while musing on the hidden things in all of us. (4m 45s)

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