Linda Pastan (1932 - present)

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Linda Pastan, poet laureate of Maryland from 1991 to 1995, has published 10 volumes of poetry. Her most recent collection is Carnival Evening: New and Selected Poems. She lives in Potomac, Maryland. The poem below shows Linda Pastan's versatility. Equally adept at writing about nature, writing, or sports, Pastan has a variety of interests and talents. I find it fitting that this sports fan was honored with her very own Linda Pastan baseball card a few years ago. "Poet Cards" feature 15 or so .. Continue..

Some of Linda Pastan Poems

To A Daughter Leaving Home

Home For Thanksgiving

Prosody 101

What We Want

The Happiest Day

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