There are 27 poems on the subject of identity, survival and hope written by nine poets of culturally diverse backgrounds. The setting is New York City's Greenwich Village. The program opens with video and jazz and a narrated introduction by Quincy Troupe, one of the poets.
Students can hear the poets read three of their poems while following the text on the screen.
Each poet has a book on the book shelf which contains a picture of the poet, a brief biography and selected poems. Clicking on the poet's picture activates a screen in which the poet discusses how and why a particular poem was written. Annotated balloons which describe poetic devices such as simile or alliteration appear over appropriate sections of the poems. Students can visit The Sun Gallery, a simulated Greenwich Village art gallery, where poems are presented in connection with thematically-related pictures. The poetry-related art emphasizes theme, imagery, and the connections between poetry and the visual arts.