(22 March 1941 - / New York City)

poet Billy Collins
#30 on top 500 poets

For Bartleby The Scrivener

"Every time we get a big gale around here
some people just refuse to batten down."

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  • Tired of Being Exploited (5/25/2007 1:04:00 PM)

    Fly away Lesbian Seagull! oh wait wrong song...

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