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Poetry 2012: The Written World

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A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

The Written World brings worldwide poetry to the airwaves with a poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games.

Poetry 2012: The Written World: Portugal: Anna Maria Maguire

Portugal: Ana Maria Maguire

19/04/2012

Portugal: Anna Maria Maguire

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Celebrating poetry worldwide with a poem from Portugal read by Ana Maria Maguire.

A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games. Portugese Sea by Fernando Pessoa is read by Portugese Ana Maria Maguire.

Portugese Sea by Fernando Pessoa taps into the everpresent dangers of the seas beyond Portugal. The poem was translated by Richard Zenith and is read by Portugese Ana Maria Maguire. 

Poetry 2012 - The Written World creating a unique picture of the nations of the world in verse.

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