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Chapel Probation s5- Mike Sonksen: LA Poet Shares Poetry and Creativity with the Deconstruction World

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3rd-generation Angeleno Mike Sonksen, aka Mike the PoeT, is an acclaimed poet, professor, journalist, historian and tour guide whose work has appeared in publications like the Academy of American Poets, Alta, PBS So Cal, Poetry Foundation and Westways. Sonksen’s read poetry at over 100 academic institutions, appeared on radio and television and hosted events at the Grand Performances and Getty Center. His latest book, Letters To My City is published by Writ Large Press.

I can't wait for everyone to hear the ideas and perspectives of Mike Sonksen, aka Mike the Poet. He's a fixture in the Los Angeles poetry community, a teacher, and a journalist, and I always feel inspired and enlightened when I hear him read or just talk to him. It's people like this that everyone deconstructing faith need to know. We talk about how poetry and language can empower and inspire, and we share what we love about Los Angeles that is so different than what the world sees in tv and movies.

You can buy Mike's book here. And check out other writing here.

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3rd-generation Angeleno Mike Sonksen, aka Mike the PoeT, is an acclaimed poet, professor, journalist, historian and tour guide whose work has appeared in publications like the Academy of American Poets, Alta, PBS So Cal, Poetry Foundation and Westways. Sonksen’s read poetry at over 100 academic institutions, appeared on radio and television and hosted events at the Grand Performances and Getty Center. His latest book, Letters To My City is published by Writ Large Press.

I can't wait for everyone to hear the ideas and perspectives of Mike Sonksen, aka Mike the Poet. He's a fixture in the Los Angeles poetry community, a teacher, and a journalist, and I always feel inspired and enlightened when I hear him read or just talk to him. It's people like this that everyone deconstructing faith need to know. We talk about how poetry and language can empower and inspire, and we share what we love about Los Angeles that is so different than what the world sees in tv and movies.

You can buy Mike's book here. And check out other writing here.

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