A reminiscence.
The founding of the William Carlos Williams poetry competition for medical students is recounted. A few highlights from its nearly twenty-five years of operation are offered. Gleanings from the hearts and souls of some of the winning poets are shared.
Kohn
Martin
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Center for Literature and Medicine, Hiram College, OH 44234, USA. mfk@neoucom.edu
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