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We Insist on a Godliness, a Mystery, a Laughter: An Interview with Patrick Rosal

PATRICK ROSAL interviewed by WILLIE PERDOMO

Photographic portrait of Patrick Rosal, a middle-aged Filipno American man. Rosal wears a black crewneck sweater and black pants. He is sitting on a stool, looking to his left, and is captured mid-laugh.

Patrick Rosal is an interdisciplinary artist and author of five full-length collections of poetry. Former Interviews Editor Willie Perdomo connected with Patrick over email this winter, and in this lively exchange, they discuss the spirit realm and its ability to breathe life into writing. Rosal shares his perspective on music and performance in his work, as well as the importance of honoring rituals, ancestors, and legacy.

We Insist on a Godliness, a Mystery, a Laughter: An Interview with Patrick Rosal
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