What a beautiful way to wind down poetry month.

Follow this: I was ready Tanita Davis’ moving description of Marilyn Nelson’s work which was inspired by Miss Rumphius’ birthday post and interview of said same poet/author.

She, like Karen Hesse is one who knows how to do the poetic story quite well. Follow the trail and you will recognize her wonderful works, from A wreath for Emmitt Till to Carver: A life in poems to Fortune’s Bones.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARILYN NELSON!!