In this week's episode of the Get Lit Minute, your weekly poetry podcast, we spotlight the life and work of poet, Tyree Daye. He is the author of two poetry collections River Hymns and Cardinal. SourceThis episode includes a reading of his poem,  "Learning Whitney", featured in our 2021 Get Lit Anthology."Learning Whitney"My father loved my mamaquiet. She never was. Sang as she dusted,Whitney was her back-up singer. He’d disappear, stumble in,bright blues still in his mouth. I come from a family of menwho thought saying I love you was something you saved for sleep or the deadand tears could get your ass whooped.Support the showSupport the show

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