"The festival goes beyond the typical schedule of readings, lectures, and workshops to create more unusual poetry experiences."

"O, Rome, if you only you could have foreseen the projects of O, Miami..."

"If you live in Miami and do not read, recite, or listen to a poem in April, something has gone seriously wrong."

"The festival makes poetry accessible."

"Events are more thoughtful and provocative, empowering participants to respond artistically to their current reality."

"One of 51 bold ideas helping to build the cities of America's future."

"Taking poetry off the page."

"Nothing if not ambitious."