Ed Roberts (poet) facts for kids
Ed Roberts was born on June 27, 1958, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is an American poet, writer, and publisher. Today, he lives in Yukon, Oklahoma.
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Early Life of Ed Roberts
Ed Roberts grew up in Oklahoma City. He finished high school at Putnam City High School in 1976. After a serious illness in 2000, Roberts started sharing his poems with others.
Exploring Ed Roberts' Poetry
Poetry Style and Inspirations
Ed Roberts writes most of his poems in a style called free verse. This means his poems do not follow strict rules like having a regular beat (meter) or rhyming words. He believes that these traditional rules might not sound the same when translated into other languages. Roberts' writing is often inspired by his home state of Oklahoma and his Cherokee heritage. One of his poems was even translated into the Cherokee language for a special book called Amaravati Poetic Prism 2019.
Books and Achievements
Ed Roberts has shared his poetry at many places. He has given readings and talks about poetry at schools, universities, and poetry festivals. In 2005, he was one of ten writers chosen to represent the United States at the Odyssey International Festival in Amman, Jordan. He also helps lead the Poetry Society of Oklahoma. Roberts has written ten books of poetry. His poems have also appeared in magazines like The Poetic Voices Magazine and The Poetry Sharings Journal.
