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“a happy birthday this evening, I sat by an open window and read till the light was gone and the book was no more than a part of the darkness. I could easily have switched on a lamp, but I wanted to ride the day down into night, to sit alone, and smooth the unreadable page with the pale gray ghost of my hand”

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Ted Kooser
Ted Kooser

Ted Kooser is a renowned American poet, born on April 25, 1939. His poetry is known for its simplicity and directness, which has earned him a wide readership. Kooser served as the Poet Laureate of the United States and has won numerous literary awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1993. more

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