A L L Y E D E N
Is Ally Eden a poet that other literary artists take seriously? Absolutely! She was recently voted Fort Collins, Colorado’s Poet Laureate 2022-2024 for outstanding creative merit. Is boasting a traditional CV enough for her? Absolutely not.
Ally Eden is a people’s poet, her style forged in the streets and flamed by an irresistible urge to build bridges by means of poetry.
A conduit for communication and undeniably attuned to human connection, Ally Eden is a champion for language justice and radical love. A Spanish interpreter/translator by day and spoken-word performer by night, she dedicates nearly every waking moment to the power of words and the lofty pursuit of a more welcoming community.
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La incertidumbre corre hacia los mares donde el cielo ha estado siempre. Es difícil explicar con las manos que el bando de garzas también es un idioma
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La incertidumbre corre hacia los mares donde el cielo ha estado siempre. Es difícil explicar con las manos que el bando de garzas también es un idioma ·
Uncertainty runs toward the sea where the sky has always been. It's hard to explain with my hands how a flock of white herons is also a language
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Uncertainty runs toward the sea where the sky has always been. It's hard to explain with my hands how a flock of white herons is also a language ·
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