Tag Archives: Ted Kooser
Poetry Friday: In Celebration of Poets Laureate
August 12, 2011Rebecca Gambale, Program Associate, Poetry In honor of the newly appointed United States Poet Laureate Philip Levine, we thought we’d feature an important part of every Dodge Poetry Festival – Poets Laureate both past and present. Did you know that … Continue reading
Poetry Fridays: Ted Kooser
July 17, 2009Martin Farawell, Poetry Director Ted Kooser’s poems are often praised for their clarity and accessibility. His poem “Pearl” might appear at first to be direct and plain speaking. But by the time he reads those closing lines, the listener has … Continue reading
Happy 4th of July!
July 3, 2009The Dodge Foundation is off today, celebrating the long holiday weekend. Stay tuned for next week’s blog posts, including a round-up of our field trip with the Hackensack Riverkeeper and a visit with US Poet Laureate (2004-2006) Ted Kooser on … Continue reading