![]() When Collins saw the potential for expression through contemporary verse, he began earnestly writing poems.Ĭollins studied English at College of the Holy Cross and pursued advanced degrees in Romantic Poetry at The University of California Riverside. While Collins noted his father wasn’t particularly interested in poetry, he supported his son by bringing home Poetry magazine from work. Collins’s mother enjoyed reciting verses and was the main inspiration for his love of words. Because of his humor and popularity, Collins is criticized as lightweight by some critics, whereas others have noted his poems often have more depth than first appear on the surface.īilly Collins was born William James Collins on March 22, 1941, in Queens, New York. During his tenure, he raised awareness about contemporary poetry, championing its accessibility. ![]() He served as the United States Poet Laureate from 2001-03. Collins is a best-selling and popular poet. ![]()
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