Poe-X is an original concept by James Johnson, who in combination with Lois Moses and Maurice Brian Henderson have created a forum that is designed to share the POWER, PURPOSE & LEGACY of poetry, through engaging discussions with Poets who will share their personal stories that reveal how they came to Poetry, their critical poetic influences and the purpose of their work.
Poetry and Power (February 1964) Speech by John F. Kennedy, from which this excerpt was drawn.
When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses, for art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstones of our judgment. The artist, however faithful to his personal vision of reality, becomes the last champion of the individual mind and sensibility against an intrusive society and an officious state.
Poetry and Power (February 1964) Speech by John F. Kennedy, from which this excerpt was drawn.
When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the areas of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of his existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses, for art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstones of our judgment. The artist, however faithful to his personal vision of reality, becomes the last champion of the individual mind and sensibility against an intrusive society and an officious state.