Poet Ted Kooser Interview Highlights Poetry Month
The Mini Page features an interview with Ted Kooser the U S poet laureate. The Library of Congress selects the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to promote reading and enjoyment of poetry. Kooser born in Ames Iowa attended Iowa State University and the University of Nebraska. He retired from an insurance job in 1999 and taught poetry part time at the University of Nebraska. He advocates reading 100 poems for each he writes and has authored ten poetry books mostly for adults.
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Sparklers by Ted Kooser
A poem describing a night scene where the speaker scratches a name in longhand and senses a loved one near, their breath and heartbeat felt in the darkness. One word glides from the other’s hand leaving a frail red line in the air as the name stretches toward its end before its beginning fades.
Dancing on a Rainbow poem reflection and metaphor
The character feels positive and curious about reading class, praised as a light in darkness and the twinkle of a star. The poem uses phrases describing the reader as a beacon of hope and brightness.
Rookie Cookie's Pea Salad Recipe Card
Recipe lists frozen peas cheddar cheese onion celery relish eggs mustard mayonnaise and lettuce. Instructions: cook peas drain cool then mix with mayo mustard relish and vegetables, fold in peas, chill an hour, serve over lettuce leaves for ten servings. Adult supervision advised.
Drake Bell profile as Drake Parker on Drake and Josh
Drake Bell is a musician and actor known for playing Drake Parker on the Nickelodeon show Drake and Josh. He also composes the music for his character and helped write the theme song I Found a Way. He started acting at age five and has appeared on The Drew Carey Show and Home Improvement. He is from Orange County California and later lived in Los Angeles with his dogs Bubba and Steve.
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Ted Kooser on what a poem is and how reading felt
Poet laureate Ted Kooser described a poem as a record of discovery and an experience like a movie or a meal. He stressed poetry’s careful craft, natural form, and its aim to affect readers without requiring hidden meanings.
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