Ada Limón, the 24th poet laureate of the United States, is the author of six books of poetry, including "The Carrying," which won the National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry. Her book "Bright ...

In this time of uncertainty and crisis, poetry can bring positivity, insight and comfort. Morning Edition wants to hear from those whose lives have been affected by COVID-19 — in the form of a poem.

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