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Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Otherwise

For Students 9th - 10th
This poet, who eventually died from cancer, foresees how her life will someday end.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Happiness

For Students 9th - 10th
In this non-prose piece, the poet expresses the theme that true happiness cannot be found in material items.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: The Blue Bowl

For Students 9th - 10th
This poem expresses the grief surrounding the burial of the poet's cat.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Donald Hall

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes information on the life and career of the esteemed poet Donald Hall. Also presents a selected bibliography of his poems and prose.
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Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Jane Kenyon

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes a brief biography of Jane Kenyon, including life, education, and career as a poet. Also mentions her marriage to poet laureate Donald Hall and provides a selected bibliography of her poetry.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Biscuit

For Students 9th - 10th
This two-stanza poem describes a dog's trust in its owner.