Posted in Culture, Poetry, Relationships, tagged American Life in Poetry, celebrate poetry, National Poem In Your Pocket Day, National Poetry Month, Steve Orlen, Ted Kooser, The Elephant's Child, Three Teenage Girls: 1956 on April 17, 2008 | 9 Comments »
American Life in Poetry: Column 160
BY TED KOOSER, U.S. POET LAUREATE, 2004-2006
I’ve mentioned how important close observation is in composing a vivid poem. In this scene by Arizona poet, Steve Orlen, the details not only help us to see the girls clearly, but the last detail is loaded with suggestion. The poem closes with the [...]
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Posted in 25 Things, Authors, Gratitude, Poetry, Reading, Structure, Writers, Writing, tagged All the Lavish in Common, Allan Peterson, American Life in Poetry, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, How do I love thee? Let me count the ways, how to celebrate poetry, National Poem In Your Pocket Day, National Poetry Month, Ted Kooser, The Inevitable on April 17, 2008 | 4 Comments »
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height my soul can reach, when feeling out of sight…” Lines made famous by poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861).
It’s National Poetry Month. We’re celebrating poetry this week on red Ravine. Are you carrying your pocket poetry? [...]
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