Poetry, Idleness and Praying for Wonders
Two gifted poets — Vermont's poet laureate and a former editor of Poetry magazine — use poetry to explore life's deeper questions, holding onto wonder even in the face of despair.
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Two gifted poets — Vermont's poet laureate and a former editor of Poetry magazine — use poetry to explore life's deeper questions, holding onto wonder even in the face of despair.
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