Justen Ahren reads his poem, "Quarantine."
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Justen Ahren is Martha's Vineyard Poet Laureate and founder and director of Noepe Center for Literary Arts. In addition, he leads a writing workshop and retreat in Orvieto, Italy for those wishing to cultivate a writing practice. He is the author of one poetry collection, A Strange Catechism. For information about workshops visit justenahren.com.