Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Zeke Moses, Bexley High School, is the 2025 Ohio Poetry Out Loud State Champion, earning first place with a compelling recitation of “America, I Sing You Back” by Allison Adele Hedge Coke. His performance highlights the powerful connection between poetry, nature, and the human spirit.
This video is part of the Arts in the Parks pop-up video series presented by ODNR & the Ohio Arts Council. The Arts in the Parks program celebrates the interconnectedness of arts and nature, providing new ways for people to enjoy Ohio State Parks. The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
To learn more about the Ohio Arts Council, visit www.oac.ohio.gov.
Credit: Allison Adelle Hedge Coke, "America, I Sing You Back" from Streaming. Copyright © 2014. Coffee House Press. Used with permission.
Zeke Moses, Bexley High School, is the 2025 Ohio Poetry Out Loud State Champion, earning first place with a compelling recitation of “America, I Sing You Back” by Allison Adele Hedge Coke. His performance highlights the powerful connection between poetry, nature, and the human spirit.
This video is part of the Arts in the Parks pop-up video series presented by ODNR & the Ohio Arts Council. The Arts in the Parks program celebrates the interconnectedness of arts and nature, providing new ways for people to enjoy Ohio State Parks. The Ohio Arts Council is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically.
To learn more about the Ohio Arts Council, visit www.oac.ohio.gov.
Credit: Allison Adelle Hedge Coke, "America, I Sing You Back" from Streaming. Copyright © 2014. Coffee House Press. Used with permission.
