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May Swenson
May Swenson was born on May 28th, 1913 in Logan, Utah, the eldest of 10 children in a household where Swedish was spoken. Her parents were Swedish immigrants who moved to the United States after converting to

Featured Poem
Evolution
the stone
would like to be
Alive like me
the rooted tree
5longs to be Free
the mute beast
envies my fate
Articulate
on this ball
Poetry Trivia
Question:
With the exception of his first book, which late eighteenth century poet's works were not printed on a letter press?
Answer
William Blake. As a draftsman and engraver, Blake carved out his poems and the accompanying illustrations on printing plates.
