Contemporary Poets?

Question: Contemporary Poets!?

I'd like to know if anyone has any favorite contemporary poets, and if so, who are they!? Carl Phillips is by far my favorite, but I am also a fan of Tyehimba Jess, C!.S!. Giscombe, and Mark Doty!. I'm looking to broaden my reading of contemporary poetry!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Ilya Kaminsky is absolutely wonderful!. I recommend his collection "Dancing in Odessa"!.

I also love Roberto Bola?o, although there isn't very much of his poetry in translation yet (not until late November)!. I'd also recommend Bola?o's novels, they're fantastic!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I'm partial to Billy Collins!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

David Kirby is very funny and smart!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Try Lucille Clifton!Www@QuestionHome@Com