poem

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This parson’s son wrote some of the finest poems in the history of the language while also achieving international fame and substantial wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal

“If George was ever going to be independent from Hollywood, he thought he wouldn’t get there by making abstract mood poems,” Fischer writes.

From Los Angeles Times

His poem “I Am — Somebody” became a rally cry that spread across the country from protests to Sesame Street, empowering adults and children across all social lines.

From Salon

And, most times, I was writing poems about the sun that shone down in brave defiance of the inevitable.

From Salon

But she also has an artistic side, he added, pointing to a "beautiful" poem Adenot posted on Instagram this week.

From Barron's