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Preface It is a mystery how projects like this one come into the world: something unnamable transpires in the confluence of inspiration, conscious intention, and opportunity—some might call it synchronicity—and the project is off and running. This anthology came to life like a spark set down in a field of September wheat—it took off quickly and grew with a furious momentum, fueled by our shared love for and gratitude to Phil for all that he has meant, and continues to mean, to us. From the time we first discussed the idea in late November 2011 to the arrival of the last essay six months later, we have continually marveled at the speed and relative ease by which this collection has come together. It is as if the stars had already formed the template and we had only to enter it. The time was ripe for a tribute to Phil, a major American poet who has given more than fifty years of his life and career to supporting and nurturing younger poets while also publishing eighteen poetry collections of his own (alongside collections of essays and translations) and winning every notable literary prize under the sun. Above all, this book has been a true labor of love for us—a gift to Phil, to all those whom he and his poems have touched, and to everyone who believes that art and a dedicated teacher can transform lives. —mari l’esperance and tomás q. morín ...

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