Words Against the Whirlwind

Several poems written in the time of war by Ukrainian poets are read by Key West locals in support of Ukraine. Readings by local actors and poets including Mia Shaw, Wayne Dapser, Diana Heller, and Vicki Boguszewski.

The poetry reading will feature works by some of Ukraine’s most prolific poets including: Boris Khersonsky, Lyuba Yakimchuk, Halyna Kruk, Serhiy Zhadan, Marjana Savka, Oksana Lutsyshyna, Ostap Slyvynsky, Katerina Kalytko, Borys Humenyuk, and Taras Shevchenko.

Donations are appreciated and will be sent to the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee. More info on their efforts to find homes for Ukrainian refugees will be available after the reading.