I was introduced to Langston Hughes, who became one of my favorite poets…I mean, he was a poet; he wasn’t about words, he was a poet, he had rhythm. - Pedro Pietri

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I was introduced to Langston Hughes, who became one of my favorite poets…I mean, he was a poet; he wasn’t about words, he was a poet, he had rhythm.

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About Pedro Pietri

Pedro Pietri (March 21, 1944–March 3, 2004) was a Nuyorican poet and playwright.

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Alternative Names: Pedro Juan Pietri
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