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  • A poet borne from war

    A poet borne from war

    By Samantha Youngblood
    Published: May 18, 2012

    Iraq War veteran Kevin Powers graduates this spring with an M.F.A. in writing amid accolades for his forthcoming novel “The Yellow Birds.”

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      Byron Lindsey said on June 22, 2012 at 3:31 p.m.
      I look forward immensely to reading The Yellow Birds. And to Kevin Powers' poetry. At last news of some interesting writing with a base in poetry. The material, of course, is worth. Congratulations! Way to go!
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      Maricela Oliva said on June 20, 2012 at 1:16 p.m.
      Congratulations to the center and to this outstanding new author. Hook 'em, Kevin!
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