Great Regulars: It's an ancient and respected tradition:

Alfred, Lord Tennyson, wrote "Idylls of the King" to celebrate the life of King Arthur, and dedicated it to yet another of the royals, Albert, Prince Consort to Queen Victoria. How many poems have been written for people the poet admired? Here Carrie Shipers, who teaches in Wisconsin, writes about a contemporary superstar.

Love Poem for Ted Neeley In Jesus Christ Superstar

from Ted Kooser: American Life in Poetry: Column 365

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