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A Poet's Life After Cancer

On this episode of The Spark: Charlotte Matthew’s talks about her third collection of poems, Whistle What Can’t Be Said

When Martha first spoke with Crozet poet Charlotte Matthews, she'd just finished treatment for stage three breast cancer. Today, a decade later, Charlotte offers updated observations on cancer, poetry and life in general. As well as thoughts about her new poetry collection

Charlotte Matthews will be part of the November 11th Ted Talks at the Paramount in Charlottesville.

WEB EXTRAS:

charlotte_matthews_-_before_the_world_fell_asleep.mp3
Charlotte Matthews discusses and reads, "Before the World Fell Asleep."
charlotte_matthews_-_panda_cam_at_the_national_zoo.mp3
Charlotte Matthews discusses and reads, "Panda Cam at The National Zoo."

Marth Woodroof has retired from WMRA and is now spending her time as a full-time writer and published author.