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What does it mean to be poet laureate of Missouri? David Harrison tells us

David and Sandy Harrison
Michele Skalicky
David and Sandy Harrison

Harrison was named Missouri Poet Laureate in 2023.

David Harrison is Missouri's poet laureate. But what just does a poet laureate do, and are there responsibilities they must fulfill?

Harrison said he had to write a poem about Missouri, which he shares with us, but, besides that, he said he's working to find ways to make poetry as accessible as possible to Missourians.

Author and Poet David Harrison reads his poem entitled "Missouri."
Michele Skalicky
Author and Poet David Harrison reads his poem entitled "Missouri."

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.