I loved to read, but I always thought that the dream was too far away. The person who had written the book was a god, it wasn't a person.
Rita DoveThere are distinct duties of a poet laureate. I plan a reading series at the Library of Congress and advise the librarian. The rest is how I want to promote poetry
Rita DoveIf we really want to be full and generous in spirit, we have no choice but to trust at some level.
Rita Dove