W. S. Merwin, born on this day in 1927 : The Poetry Foundation

Read a biography of American poet W. S. Merwin : The Poetry Foundation

"Thanks" by W. S. Merwin : The Poetry Foundation

American poet W. S. Merwin was born on this day in 1927. Read this poem of his: Thanks by W. S. Merwin : The Poetry Foundation

"Eyes:" by William Matthews / Poem of the Day : The Poetry Foundation

Listen to an audio recording of William Matthews reading the following poem of his:
Eyes: / Poem of the Day : The Poetry Foundation

William Matthews (1942-1997)

Photo by Ted Rosenberg

C.K. Williams: Essential American Poets / Essential American Poets : The Poetry Foundation

C.K. Williams: Essential American Poets / Essential American Poets : The Poetry Foundation

Recordings of poet C. K. Williams, with an introduction to his life and work

"Rhapsody on a Windy Night" by T. S. Eliot : The Poetry Foundation

T(homas) S(tearns) Eliot was born on this day in 1888. Read this poem of his: Rhapsody on a Windy Night by T. S. Eliot : The Poetry Foundation

Also read "Preludes" by T. S. Eliot.

I think each of these poems, "Preludes" and "Rhapsody on a Windy Night," is the cat's meow. Perhaps we should commit both these poems to Memory

T. S. Eliot (1888-1965)

American-born British poet and critic.

Shel Silverstein, born on this day in 1932 : The Poetry Foundation

Read a biography of Shel Silverstein : The Poetry Foundation

Shel Silverstein (1932-1999)