Parents
by William Meredith
‘Parents’ by William Meredith is an interesting and relatable poem about childhood and parenthood. It is at times moving and comedic.
William Meredith was born in 1919 and is regarded as one of the most important American poets of the 20th century. He served as the Poet Laureate Consulate in Poetry to the Library of Congress as well as a Director and Chancellor of the Academy of American Poets. Throughout his career, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, Harriet Monroe Memorial Prize, and more.
‘Parents’ by William Meredith is an interesting and relatable poem about childhood and parenthood. It is at times moving and comedic.