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Good Poems, American Places
Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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Another bestselling anthology from Garison Keillor-beautiful verses rooted in the American landscape. Garrison Keillor, the editor of "Good Poems" and "Good Poems for Hard Times," host of "The Writer's Almanac," and all-around arbiter of fine American poetry, introduces another inspiring collection by a range of poets, some beloved favorites and others brash unknowns, organized by regions of America. From Nantucket to Knoxville, Manhattan to Minnesota, the heart can be exalted anywhere. Think of these poems as postcards-from Billy Collins, Nikki Giovanni, William Carlos Williams, Naomi Shihab Nye, Gary Snyder, Mary Oliver, and many more. Like the previous "Good Poems" collections, this volume celebrates the high-spirited, the witty and antic and jazzy voice that in many ways defines the land of the free. Choosing poems full of humor, sharp insight, and warmth, Garrison Keillor once again makes good poetry accessible and immensely enjoyable.
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ValerieAndBooks
Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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Especially when he comes bearing book packages, right ??!

-- "Why I have a Crush on You, UPS Man", by Alice N. Persons

tpixie Lol 😝 7y
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youngreadrshelf
Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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Happy Fourth, Americans! When I thought of a cover that said America, this one came to mind. #fourthofjuly #fireworks

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Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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Bedtime reading. Now and again I get curious about one of the poets and I can look in the back and read a blurb about him or her. I read "By the Pacific" by Jessica Joyce and there was no mention of her. I searched for her on the internet and no luck. (And now I'm more curious) Anyone heard of her? #mysteriouspoet

ValerieAndBooks I'm looking through my copy right now and came across your post which made me curious. Yes it does seem odd that there's nothing that seems to match this person! Not even the copyright acknowledgements at the very end has her. Maybe she was a fan who submitted the poem and they couldn't get any further info? But strange they'd still put it in, if so. 7y
youngreadrshelf @ValerieAndBooks I agree. Going to see some English teacher friends on Sunday. I'll ask them. 7y
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Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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I love that this book has a poem called, "Nancy Drew" by Ron Koertge! ??‍♀️

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Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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This poem made me laugh, and this is only an excerpt.

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Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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Tonight, Good Poems is making me melancholy. I think I'll have to resort to Pearls Before Swine to improve my mood before I sleep. Goodnight, Litsians.

Graciouswarriorprincess I love the poems in this book. 8y
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Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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I don't love every poem, but sometimes one reminds me of a certain time in my life or a certain feeling. I really like that these are focusing on some of what is beautiful about our country.

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Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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I was not expecting this in this book and all I can hear as I try to read it as a poem is Cash's voice, deep and low, singing. #poetry

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Good Poems, American Places | Garrison Keillor
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And a few poems before bedtime. #poetry

Graciouswarriorprincess I just got this book yesterday. 8y
youngreadrshelf @Graciouswarriorprincess I have several of these. I like them because I find new poets from them. 8y
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