Poem of the Week: “Kindly” by William Aarnes

The VPR Poem of the Week is William Aarnes’ “Kindly,” which appeared in the Fall/Winter 2007-2008 issue (Volume IX, Number 1) of Valparaiso Poetry Review.

William Aarnes has had two collections of poetry published, Learning to Dance and Predicaments. His work also has appeared in a number of literary journals, including American Scholar, Field, Poetry, and Southern Review. He teaches at Furman University.

Tuesday of each week One Poet’s Notes highlights an excellent work by a poet selected from the issues of Valparaiso Poetry Review, except when other posts with news or updates preempt the usual appearance of this item, with the recommendation that readers revisit it.