by Bruce Smith

Bruce Smith is an American poet born in 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for his six books of poetry including 'The Other Lover' and 'Devotions,' which have received numerous accolades and finalist positions for major literary awards. He is a faculty member at Syracuse University and has taught at several prestigious institutions, drawing inspiration from poets like Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson while crafting musically unified, jazz-infused works. Smith holds a PhD in Zoology and is also recognized as a wildlife biologist, blending his literary and scientific pursuits.