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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: Japan: Mio Shapley

Japan: Mio Shapley

22/04/2012

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Celebrating poetry worldwide with a poem from Japan read by Mio Shapley.

A poem to capture the spirit of every nation competing at the 2012 Games. Japan's poem Two Tokyos by Shuntaro Tanikawa is read by Mio Shapley.

Two Tokyos by Shuntarō Tanikawa captures the enormity of the city and yet the lonliness that can come from being in a crowded metropolis. The poem is read by Japanese harpist and storyteller Mio Shapley. 

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

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