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Welcome to a special National Poetry Month 2025 episode of The Quintessential Poetry Podcast, a spoken‑word and literary arts platform celebrating this year’s universal theme of family and our sub‑theme, Poetry Beyond Borders. In this fully French‑language conversation, Caroline Adler Micó shares her multilingual artistry and the emotional depth of her work, offering listeners a rare opportunity to experience her poetry in the language where her voice resonates most powerfully. This episode honors French director, teacher, author, and scenarist France DeMarcy, whose contributions to the arts and storytelling resonate far beyond borders.

The theme of family reminds us of the deep connections that bind us together, whether through birth, choice, or bonds that defy categorization. Poetry Beyond Borders  ...