Litany by Billy Collins: an Analysis
Words: 706 1775Billy Collins, who used to be the United States Poet Laureate, is famous for his poetry that's easy to get into and often pretty funny. His poem "Litany" is a great example of his style. It's got humor, affection, and a bit of a playful jab at traditional poetry. The poem riffs off a line from Belgian poet Jacques Crickillon, turning into a kind of funny take on love poems, where Collins digs into the weirdness and messiness of human […]