Randy Jefferson of Marathon County, Wisconsin, recites "Someone" by Dennis O'Driscoll.
Someone
The Poet Laureate plays a crucial role in keeping the arts accessible and vital to all age groups, and acts as a statewide emissary for poetry and creativity.
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