Joel Allegretti is best known– especially on the east coast– as a poet. We happen to have a (fun? scary?) Halloween story from him coming next month to our main site– but we thought while we were at it we might as well also get this renowned performer to the New Pop Lit “Open Mic” microphone.

And here he is! Reading “I Comfort Crow Jane,” a thought-provoking piece filled with imagination and striking imagery. A work which demands to be heard more than once. Listen in and see if you agree.