Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Otherwise
This poet, who eventually died from cancer, foresees how her life will someday end.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Happiness
In this non-prose piece, the poet expresses the theme that true happiness cannot be found in material items.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: The Blue Bowl
This poem expresses the grief surrounding the burial of the poet's cat.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Donald Hall
Includes information on the life and career of the esteemed poet Donald Hall. Also presents a selected bibliography of his poems and prose.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Jane Kenyon
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Biscuit
This two-stanza poem describes a dog's trust in its owner.