Lynne A. Goldsmith

2018 Halcyon Poetry Prize--Best Poetry Book

2019 American Book Fest Finalist

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l.a. goldsmith
- Sep 16, 2018
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The playful, amusing side of poetry

Updated: Oct 16, 2019

And speaking of Billy Collins, if you're not sure about poetry, check him out. You might be surprised: Poetry can actually be accessible and funny. This former US Poet Laureate shows the way.

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