“I thought, 'There are a lot of poets who have the courage to look into the abyss, but there are very few who have the courage to look happiness in the face and write about it,' which is what I wanted to be able to do.”
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Kenneth Koch
Kenneth Koch, born on February 27, 1925, in New York, was a renowned American poet. His poetry style was unique, characterized by simplicity and wit, which was well-received by readers. Koch's poems covered a wide range of themes, including love, nature, and urban life, and his work was known for its humor and intelligence. more
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