As a 43-year old engineer with an MBA in management, I have absolutely no education in poetry or literature. Nevertheless, I took an interest in the subject a few years back and started reading everything I could find in terms of anthologies and "how-to" manuals. Then, after browsing the poetry section in Barnes and Noble, Borders, et. al., I was convinced that all contemporary poetry was either too abstract, exclusively free verse, overly confessional, etc. So, I clung to Frost and other anchors.
But then by accident, I found Wibur's collection. My version has so many dog ears that it's a mini-accordion!
I'm inspired by his ability to reach out and grab me - rhyme, lively meter, wit, complexity of thought, varied stanza forms, breadth of subject matter, etc.
Anyone who loves Wilbur should purchase <u>Mayflies: New Poems and Translations</u>. It's a delightful read.
He will always be my standard bearer!
Glenn
[This message has been edited by GlennNicholls (edited January 29, 2003).]
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