Poet W.S. Merwin, Who Was Inspired By Conservation, Dies At 91
In the 1980s, the two-time U.S. poet laureate moved to Hawaii and began working to restore the rainforest. According to one contemporary, that's when he "morphed into a poet of praise."
One of America's most respected and enduring poets, W.S. Merwin, has died. Merwin's poetry is known for its mystery and wonder, and he was twice named the U.S. poet laureate. He also won a National Book Award and two Pulitzer Prizes.
Merwin died today in his sleep at his home in Hawaii. His death was announced by his publisher, Copper
