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Explore the power of poetry and personal expression in this 15-minute TEDx talk by April Tia Glasgow, a writer and mother from the Virgin Islands. Discover how Glasgow defines poetry and the role of a poet, while learning about her journey of using writing as a tool to process and communicate about a traumatic event from her past. Gain insights into the speaker's background as a government communications professional and her involvement in various poetry collectives and publications. Delve into Glasgow's experiences curating poetry events and her contributions to Caribbean literature. Examine the intersection of spirituality and creativity as Glasgow shares her perspective on the divine nature of poetry and human expression.