Kay Ryan

[Gwendolyn Brooks @gwendolynb123]

love can be confusing

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

poetry days are the best days. never take for granted the wisdom great poets and writers have left behind to help us enhance our writing.

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

thankful for the inspiring friends who have helped boost my career. I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for them.

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

#poetryfuelsthesoul

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

so few words can mean so much to a person

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

Looking back at the car that hit me in January. Thankful for my life.

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

loving the peaceful environment my home here in California has which allows me to write for you all.

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

can't believe what I have accomplished even without you here by my side... I miss you every day Carol.

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

I am in complete shock, thank you to everyone who has nominated me for Goodreads Choice Awards Best Poetry

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

Hey, Marriane Moore! critics and reviewers are still comparing my writing style to yours, we're like two peas in a pod! :)

[Kay Ryan @kay_ryan45]

Still in shock from 2008-2010!!!!! #USPoetLaureate