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Harry Moore
A poet and retired English professor, he writes with candor about memory, family, the American South, and the long shadow of history. His work blends personal reflection with a clear-eyed sense of place.
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About the author
Harry V. Moore is an American poet and retired English professor whose writing often returns to the landscapes, people, and contradictions of the South. His poems are known for being thoughtful and accessible, drawing on lived experience rather than grand gestures.
He has published multiple poetry collections, including We the People: Confessions of a Caucasian Southerner, and his work has been recognized with honors such as the Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award. In addition to writing, he has also served as an assistant editor at POEM magazine.
What stands out in Moore's work is the way he brings together the personal and the historical. He writes about family, aging, privilege, and regional identity with honesty, making his poems inviting for listeners who enjoy reflective, grounded writing.