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I overhear my porcelain teachers clink their teeth together like a toastin celebration of their tongues,proud to be so kind. My father borrows a name…

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Clarence Thomas Urmy: California's Native Poet and Musician Clarence Thomas Urmy (1858 – 1923) was a distinguished American poet and musician, celebrated…

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Open Mic Poetry at Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea & Gallery in Mesa, Arizona, held every first and third Sunday.

Nov 1, 2026

Poetry Open Mic @ Jarrod's

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Nov 1, 2026

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Nov 2, 2026

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