Puerto Rican Poet/Writer Piri Thomas Suffers Stroke

Mon14Apr2008

Puerto Rican Poet/Writer Piri Thomas Suffers Stroke

10:01 H | Topics: Books - Celebrities - History

Puerto Rican poet and writer, Piri Thomas, best known for his depiction of barrio survival in Down These Mean Streets, suffered a stroke.

The 79 year old author is recovering in his now home of California.

Capicu Poetry is compiling email and audio messages to send to the poet, to serve as a source of strength for Piri, since he has been a source of strength to countless Latinos (and others).

If you want to send Piri Thomas a get well message please email CapicuPoetry@gmail.com or call their community hotline (208) 723-5966.

Piri Thomas Goes Down Mean Streets With His Stepson (Thursday, Jul 26 2007)

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