Eddie Wilcoxen
Eddie D. Wilcoxen (born 1949) served as the eighteenth poet laureate of the state of Oklahoma, appointed by Governor Brad Henry.[1] Previous to his appointment, Wilcoxen was well known as a broadcaster with KWHW (AM) in Altus, Oklahoma.[2] Wilcoxen's poetry is best classified as "folk" poetry, with an emphasis on rural life and traditions.[3]
Bibliography[]
Oklahoma Proud!: A Centennial Book of Poems. Alutus, OK: CTK Publishing, 2007.
Reflections of a Wandering Mind. Altus, OK: CTK Publishing, 2009.
Rose Petal Poems: Tales of Life and Love. Altus, OK: CTK Publishing, 2013.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "State Poet Laureate Announcement". Oklahoma Humanities.
- ^ "Broadcaster Named Oklahoma Poet Laureate". Radio+Television Business Report.
- ^ Holliday, Shawn (2015). The Oklahoma Poets Laureate: A Sourcebook, History, and Anthology. Norman, OK: Mongrel Empire Press. p. 281. ISBN 9780990320432.
Categories:
- 1949 births
- 21st-century American poets
- Poets Laureate of Oklahoma
- Living people
- American radio personalities