The Daily Poem

Ted Kooser's "After Years"

Apr 25, 2024
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser discusses themes of distance, loss, and melancholy in his poem 'After Years', covering imagery of a glacier, ancient oak, old woman scattering corn, and a star exploding. Explore emotions within the universe, solitude, and the comfort found in poetry amidst loneliness.
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