Poetry Mar 26, 2025 at 3:47 pm

I Must Insist That I Am Real

Seattle's Newest Civic Poet Shares Their Remarks From Last Night's Inauguration

Dujie Tahat

Dujie Tahat is the fifth Seattle Civic Poet and the author of three poetry chapbooks. Along with Luther Hughes and Gabrielle Bates, they co-host 'The Poet Salon' podcast. Troy Osaki

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Hey Seattle!
Do you have a plan in place to combat homelessness that has shown results by significantly reducing the homeless population?
Is your city clean and safe for people?

No, but we have a civic poet.

ASaxman5537 on March 27, 2025 at 9:32 AM

No city does woke like seattle! @1, you said it all, nothing more to add...

I take soy milk in my latte on March 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM

He may be real, but is he relevant (or even any good)? Just asking...

I take soy milk in my latte on March 31, 2025 at 7:37 AM

Wow. You demanded an Inaugural celebration because you are a petulant narcissist. Just what we need, another one of those in City Government.

I know you are going to try your hardest but please don't ruin poetry like so many of our other leaders have ruined their supposed area of "expertise" (housing, taxes, transportation, etc.)

WereBackBaby on April 1, 2025 at 7:21 AM

I Must Insist That I Am Real

Seattle's Newest Civic Poet Shares Their Remarks From Last Night's Inauguration

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