I wrote those poems for myself, as a way of being a soldier here in this country. I didnt know the poems would travel. I didnt go to Lebanon until two years ago, but people told me that many Arabs had memorized these poems and translated them into Arabic. – June Jordan
Ive known Shawn for several years. And hes just an amazing talent. Hes a great writer, a marvelous, marvelous guitar player, and plays really good fiddle. – Guy Clark
