[New-Poetry] Simic Stepping Down

David Weinstock david.weinstock at gmail.com
Mon May 5 09:44:38 EDT 2008


The US poet laureate can be a sinecure if the incumbent chooses, but the
last few have been strong advocates and ambassadors for poetry, Robert
Pinsky especially. For that reason, I wouldn't be surprised if Dana Gioia or
Ed Hirsch get the job someday.
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