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    THE GRIFFIN TRUST
    For Excellence In Poetry

    Speeches

    The following are interesting and provocative addresses and speeches given to mark Griffin Poetry Prize events and milestones.


    June 6, 2007
    Matthew Rohrer, 2005 International Griffin Poetry Prize Shortlisted Poet, Opens the 2007 Awards Ceremony

    June 1, 2006
    Simon Armitage, 2005 Griffin Poetry Prize Judge, Opens the 2006 Awards Ceremony

    June 2, 2005
    August Kleinzahler, 2004 International Griffin Poetry Prize Winner, Opens the 2005 Awards Ceremony

    September 6, 2000
    Trustee David Young Introduces Scott Griffin, Founder of the Griffin Trust For Excellence In Poetry

    Scott Griffin Launches the Griffin Poetry Prize

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