People write me from all over the country, asking me, and sometimes even telling me, what they think a poet laureate should do. I found that immensely valuable.
People write me from all over the country, asking me, and sometimes even telling me, what they think a poet laureate should do. I found that immensely valuable.
In working on a poem, I love to revise. Lots of younger poets don't enjoy this, but in the process of revision I discover things.
My favorite poets may not be your bread and butter. I have more favorite poems than favorite poets.
Being Poet Laureate made me realize I was capable of a larger voice. There is a more public utterance I can make as a poet.
There are distinct duties of a poet laureate. I plan a reading series at the Library of Congress and advise the librarian. The rest is how I want to promote poetry.
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