This is Not a Poem: I Wish I Knew Your Friends with Lauretta Alonge

In this episode of "This is Not a Poem," host Elliot KB speaks with British Nigerian writer and amateur photographer Lauretta Alonge about her poem I Wish I Knew Your Friends. They delve into the nuances of writing and self-translating poetry, exploring how Lauretta navigates linguistics and culture in both English and Spanish. Reading her poem in both languages, Lauretta explains the emotional weight and delicate choices made by this poem.