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Tag: W. S. Merwin

In the shadow of the podium

November 8, 2010November 8, 2010 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

United States Poet Laureate W. S. Merwin read from his work at The Kenyon Review Literary Festival, and I was there, at his feet.

This thanks-giving holiday, thank you

November 25, 2009November 22, 2012 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 1 Comment

Some thanks, some poetry, some good wishes and more in this Thanksgiving message originally posted in 2009.

W. S. Merwin wins Pulitzer

April 20, 2009February 25, 2012 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

Pulitzer Prize winners for Letters, Drama and Music 2009 announced today are listed here in the New York Times. Among them is W. S. Merwin for his extraordinary collection of poetry The Shadow of Sirius. One of my favorites in the collection, etching unforgettable images/sounds, "An Empty Lot" about the "long dusty patch/ of high ragweed" … Continue reading W. S. Merwin wins Pulitzer

Siriusly

March 21, 2009April 20, 2009 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

W. S. Merwin’s The Shadow of Sirius was sitting on the passenger seat along with several other books I felt compelled to carry with me on my Saturday errands – I couldn’t decide what to read next, hence all my choices traveled with me for potential ‘sneak read’ moments. Reading in the grocery parking lot, I … Continue reading Siriusly

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