"The trouble with poetry is that it encourages the writing of more poetry."

Billy Collins (1941)
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About Billy Collins

Billy Collins is an American poet known for his conversational and accessible style of poetry. He served as the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2001 to 2003. Collins' work often explores everyday experiences and observations with humor and wit, making poetry more approachable to a wider audience. His numerous poetry collections have garnered critical acclaim and have been widely celebrated for their simplicity and depth.

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