We did do poetry in June although I am deliquent in reporting about it. Here is the list of the poems that we read.
A.J.M. Smith (1918-1981)- Canadian poet – bio and analysis
The Sorcerer originally Not of the Dust – Smith was apparently something of a crafstmen and frequently revisited his poems. This poem was originally published in 1925 as Not of the Dust and then revised in 1954 and re-titled The Sorcerer. You can find both versions on this link about one third down the page.
Roy Campbell (1901-1957) – South African poet – bio
The Zebras from Adamastor (1930)
Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906) – African American poet bio
Sympathy – inspiration behind Maya Angelou’s autobiography called I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
Maya Angelou (1928 – ) – bio
Why the Caged Bird Sings – an answer or mirror to Dunbar
Wallace Stevens (1879-1955) – bio
Angels Surrounded by Paysans
Celia Thaxter (1836-1894) – bio
Steven Crane (1871-1900) – bio and analysis
Pablo Neruda – bio
Achibald MacLeish (1892-1982) – bio
Summer of the Year
Winter is Another Country
Robert Graves (1895-1985) – bio
William Ernest Henley (1849-1903) – bio
The Poets' Notebook 