The poem is “Litany,” by Billy Collins, who used to be Poet Laureate FYI. Here is the text of the poem, if you can read through your tears of joy and life-affirming-ness. Watch Video ›
BuzzFeed's 10-person poetry staff has narrowed the results of last Friday's Poetry Battle down to three finalists, but after 72 hours of debate, we're still unable to choose the clear victor. They're all so good! So check out these dramatic readings of the three contenders by your host, Jack Shepherd, and weigh in with your own input. It's a battle: Three poems enter, one poem leave!!! View List ›
