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The Poets Laureate Anthology
The Poets Laureate Anthology | Billy Collins, Library of Congress, Elizabeth Schmidt
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This collection features work from each of the United States' 43 poets laureate since the post was established in 1937, with introductions and historical and literary context for each and including William Carlos Williams, Elizabeth Bishop and Rita Dove.
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GatheringBooks
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#DecemberDreams Day 6: Winter season is perfect for #IceSkating. Poem was featured by Fats for Poetry Friday extracted from tagged anthology. Her full feature here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-hlq

Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Perfect ❄️ 13mo
Eggs Beautiful verse 🤗 13mo
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Kay Ryan (2007-2010). Favorite poems: “This Life, “Force,” “A Plain Ordinary Steel Needle Can Float I‘m Pure Water,” “Crown.”

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W. S. Merwin (2010-2011). Favorite poems: “Fox Sleep,” “Good People,” and “Good Night.”

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From “Fox Sleep” by W. S. Merwin, poet laureate 2010-2011

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SharonGoforth
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Kimzey Beautiful! 😍 8y
Joybishoptx That is lovely 8y
vivastory Love WS Merwin 8y
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SharonGoforth
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This isn't a poem, but rather a quote from W. S. Merwin in the introduction to his poetry that is included in this anthology. My hope is that we can give a voice here so that it can be said, and heard. #LitsyPoetry365

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SharonGoforth
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I think anthologies are a great way to sample poets and their poetry. These look great! #poetry #bookhaul #LitsyPoetry365

ValerieAndBooks I have the anthology on the right. I think this is a great idea and will try to participate! 8y
SharonGoforth @ValerieAndBooks That's great!! Glad to have you join us 😊 8y
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