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Saying the Necessary

ED HARKNESS GREW UP in Seattle and studied poetry with Northwest writers Richard Hugo and Madeline DeFrees. His…

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Emerging From the Wreck

Adrienne Rich's new collection reinforces her place in the pantheon.

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Rhymes and Reasons

Seattle hosts poetry's all-stars.

Spring rain

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Spring rain

Five more reasons to celebrate National Poetry month.

Collins: the affable, populist poet.

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The People’s Poet

Does poetry have to be dumb to be popular?

Skin-crossed lovers

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Skin-crossed lovers

A failed interracial romance can't escape scrutiny.

Adam Zagajewski

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Poet’s corner

An impressive array of craftspeople come to town.