Charles Simic, 2007 Poet Laureate

Yugoslavian poet, essayist and translator reads from his work

[@benspoetrychannel2109]

Charles Simic is one of my favorite poets. I love "Country Fair." And he reads his poems very well, so it's nice to have videos of him to watch.

[@Con4dentual]

Ben's Poetry Channel yea he’s incredible poet..

[@27Mont]

Simic is an American. He was born in the former Yugoslavia, but came to the US in 1954.

[@vladicaradojevic4453]

I'm Serbian, but I totally agree in this case.

[@ErikBoye]

I love this poet!!

[@MrRicey80]

Well thankyou chopin65, you have redifined my view of the beauty of poetry and the creative talent of poets. You CLEARLY know your stuff. You can also read minds it would appear. You also appear to lack that human flaw, the want for occasional recognition. What a person. Wait... what's that sound? Sounds like John Keats, Charles Bukowski, Raymond Carver and Patrick Kavanagh turning in their graves. Get (and I truly mean this with no irony or sarcasm) a life.

[@spensert4933]

Lack of portentous stuff and thick and mysterious. But what of that jacket thing he is wearing?

[@Iaintyourbabe]

Smart guy, genuine, blunt and humorous. Lovely to hear him speak.

[@rimbaud100]

There are always introductions. It's pretty standard. Eight minutes is not such a long time.

[@ernestslyman6198]

Terrific, always love your work

[@mplsridah]

Canibus should receive a poet laureate!

[@caydenscribner2640]

My favorite poet