write and see what happens. Sometimes it turns into poetry, sometimes into short prose. I kind of follow it and see where it's going. The process is pretty much the same. He's sitting there with your notebook, waiting for something to happen ("Ted Kooser"). Drawing on the influences of William Carlos Williams, James Wright, and William Stafford, Kooser developed his own unique writing style, influenced by his surroundings and experiences. Strong imagery, lucid diction, and quiet optimism became hallmarks of his poetry (Cone). Ted Kooser continues to write and teach, but his heart, like his poetry, is rooted in his

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