Poetry Video: The Country, Billy Collins
A witty poetry video featuring, well, a mouse. An entertaining animated poem, from Billy Collins.
Photo by AMagill, Creative Commons, via Flickr.
L.L. Barkat is the Managing Editor of Tweetspeak Poetry and the author of seven books for grown-ups and four for children, including the popular 'Rumors of Water: Thoughts on Creativity & Writing.' Her poetry has appeared on the BBC and at NPR, VQR, and The Best American Poetry.
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davis says
squeaky creepy cute…
Elizabeth W. Marshall says
Can’t get enough, wearing the grooves off of it. Imaginative, fun and quintessential Collins.
Charity Craig says
I love Billy Collins, and this poem is why.