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Billy Collins Celebrates Dogs in New Poetry Collection

12/19/2025

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Billy Collins, former U.S. poet laureate, released his 12th volume, Dog Show, about humans and dogs.
In an interview with Jeffrey Brown, he cited his childhood dog as a writing influence and discussed mortality and friendship.
He admires dogs for simplicity and lack of material concerns, likening them to Buddhists.
The interview closes with Collins enjoying the social atmosphere at a dog park.

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Billy Collins, former U.S. poet laureate, released his 12th volume, Dog Show, about humans and dogs.
In an interview with Jeffrey Brown, he cited his childhood dog as a writing influence and discussed mortality and friendship.
He admires dogs for simplicity and lack of material concerns, likening them to Buddhists.
The interview closes with Collins enjoying the social atmosphere at a dog park.