When I created a list of 50 favorite poems nearly seven years ago, I promised to add to the list as time permitted. So here are 10 more that I hope you will lie as much as I do. I am grateful to the Poetry Foundation and the poets for making these poems publicly available.
Air by W. S. Merwin
Crepuscular by Charles Simic
Demeter's Prayer to Hades by Rita Dove
The Fear of Oneself by Sharon Olds
The Layers by Stanley Kunitz
Looking for Something Lost by Mark Van Doren
The Sigh by Ted Kooser
Sisters by Adrienne Rich
The Starry Night by Anne Sexton
What Is It? by Mary Oliver
I explained in a previous post why I read poetry, and I believe everyone should. Happy reading!
