Fiction and Poetry Readings: Geoffrey Philp (1995)

Dr. Sandra Paquet of the University of Miami English Dept. introduces the program and Jamaica-born Miami author Geoffrey Philp. Philp reads two poems set in Miami: "Miami Blues" and "After the Divorce." He then reads poems from his collection Hurricane Center: "Elemental: A Blessing (For Paul Smith)," "A Day at the Races," "I'm Dreaming of a White Summer," "Fantasy Land," and "Easter Song." Philp next reads: "I Man," "Dance Hall," "Hurricane," "Three," and "Neisberry Birth," followed by: "Packing Sod," "Tamarind Tide," "Last Will," "Heirlooms," and "Exile." Philp reads his poetry: "Una Carta Para Ana" and "Neptune" (written after hearing that a boat had sunk off the coast of Haiti), and lastly: "Florida Bum" and "Evening Song."