Kahlil Gibran

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Kahlil Gibran was a Lebanese-American poet whose work ranks as one of the most widely read poetry in the world. His most famous work a book of inspirational fiction known as The Prophet has been translated into dozens of languages and has never been out of print since it was published in 1923. Why has

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Discovering Poetry-Top Ten Poets

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I am surprised at how many people don’t like poetry. Okay, maybe it’s just my husband Aaron that doesn’t like poetry. He finds poetry to be superfluous and pointless. While he tries (from afar) to appreciate my love for it he ends up shaking his head in befuddlement. I try to understand his lack of

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Plainspoken Poet-Ted Kooser

Ted Kooser Photo Credt - Kathleen Rutledge

Ted Kooser Photo Credt – Kathleen Rutledge

Ted Kooser United States Poet Laureate from 2004-2006 does not fit the typical poet mold. He resembles the most ordinary American citizen. He looks like the archetypal grandpa with his humble manner and unpretentious smile. His eyes sparkle with intelligence and his voice is deep and smooth.

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