Meena Alexander is worthy of a whole hour about her writing and her thoughts. But this piece isn't as successful as I'd like it to be. It has everything going for it...high production values, thoughtful interviews with Ms. Alexander and her students, captivating dramatic readings from "Fault Lines" -- the focus of this piece.

These elements give an intimate, earnest and personal approach to profiling this intriguing writer. What detracts from the delicate offerings is the use of a distant narrator. I would have preferred more interviews from Ms. Alexander and perhaps no narration or at least a reporter who could add to the mood and style of the piece rather than detract.

Having said that, I do think stations should seriously consider pairing this with other 14-15 minute pieces to create an hour special that could deal with literature, Asian issues, commemoration of 9/11, women's topics--the piece could fit several themes. Producers Laura Jackson and Betsy Morgan are to be commended for producing this thoughtful piece. I want to hear more from them. Just with a different narrator or none at all....Dmae