Poem of the Week: "Jumpshots in the Dark" by Daniel Henry

In recognition of March Madness, the VPR Poem of the Week is Daniel Henry’s “Jumpshots in the Dark,” which appeared in the Fall/Winter 2001-2002 issue (Volume III, Number 1) of Valparaiso Poetry Review.

Daniel Henry received a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology at Indiana University, and he is currently an Assistant Professor at Auburn University. His poetry publications include work in English Journal and Yankee Magazine. Daniel Henry has also published a number of scholarly articles in national magazines.

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