In no particular order here are my top five favorite poets. Some are new favorites, and others are "oldie goldies." They all hold a special place in my heart.
- Sarah J. Sloat - Sarah J. Sloat's poems are everything I love about poetry. She has a blog at http://theraininmypurse.blogspot.com
- Jane Kenyon - A classic poet whose poetry deserves to be on everyone's bookshelf
- Elizabeth Bishop - Another classic poet with whom I fell in love with upon reading "One Art"
- Cathy Song - I love her quiet, powerful voice and poignant story-telling in The Picture Bride
- Jenna Le - Her poetry has a haunting quality; I read Six Rivers, and it has never left me