“Poetry is somebody standing up, so to speak, and saying, with as little concealment as possible, what it is for him or her to be on earth at this moment.”

About Galway Kinnell

Poet • American

Galway Kinnell was an acclaimed American poet known for his deeply personal and nature-infused verse. His work often explored themes of mortality, love, and the connection between humanity and the natural world. Awarded...