On January 22, 2012, a sold out audience opened their hearts and minds to a distinguished group of scientists, educators, artists, and activists at the inaugural TEDxMaui event. W.S Merwin shared two poems, directing his first poem to Lisa Kristine, a fellow speaker that moved the audience with her photographs of modern day slavery. He dedicated his second poem to his wife, Paula, who was in attendance.
W.S. Merwin’s full TEDxMaui talk, entitled “Connections”, is below: