Charles Simic, 1938-2023

When you read a nice poem, somebody else’s poem, you become attuned to the words on the page. The language seems so rich, so beautiful, imagination making connections. You do need the reader as a collaborator. There could be other experiences beyond that of course. There might be some thoughts, some ideas emerging out of that, but I think the most basic fundamental thing is to give the reader something pleasurable. – Charles Simic

“Charles Simic, Pulitzer-Winning Poet and U.S. Laureate, Dies at 84” NYTimes obit, outside paywall.

Eyes Fastened with Pins, Poetry Foundation

Midsummer, Rattle 2016

The Vices of the Evening, Rattle 2016

Crepuscular, Poetry Foundation (see here for more)

Will be attempting to send blog posts to Mastodon as well. Let’s see how that goes.

Charles Simic, 1938-2023