Great Regulars: "Fitter" suggests "maker," the Greek root

of our word "poet." The secret life of the gasfitter suggests the poem's maker, laboriously fitting words and sentences into a pattern befitting turbulent feelings and metaphysical dilemmas, as in the ninth poem of "The Gasfitter":

from Robert Pinsky: The Washington Post: Poet's Choice

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The Federal government arranged for Marion Anderson to give her concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where she sang to a large, integrated audience. The recital was also broadcast to a large radio audience.

This fact and legend--familiar but worth repeating--played a part in my upbringing, and remains part of my patriotism.

from Robert Pinsky (responding to Joshua Lipton): Forbes: Robert Pinsky On The American Dream

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