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Tracy K. Smith, born on April 16, 1972, in Fenton, Michigan, is a celebrated American poet and educator renowned for her profound exploration of identity, loss, and the human experience. Her compelling works, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning collection "Life on Mars," reflect a blend of personal insight and universal themes. As the U.S. Poet Laureate from 2017 to 2019, Smith's legacy is marked by her ability to connect deeply with readers, inviting them to navigate the complexities of existence through the lens of poetic expression.
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"I think humans have always felt watched back by whatever is out there flickering in the distance. What excites me is what the imagination creates, not simply in explanation of what is there but also to explain or justify the feeling of awe and attachment that the heavens inspire."
Tracy K. Smith"I love the sense of looking at the sad, paltry, and yet very familiar spectacle that we must make from moment to moment in our lives, and in our frenzy, as something that's as out there as alien life."
Tracy K. Smith