Let's make this birthday one to remember.

85 years old (Born on September 17, 1939)

Happy birthday, Carl Dennis! May your day be filled with more joy than a poet discovering the perfect metaphor. Your Pulitzer-winning "Practical Gods" still resonates deeply, reminding us all that even divine beings have their practical moments. From "Meetings with Time" to "Signs and Wonders," you've gracefully guided readers through life's complexities—always insightful, always timeless.

Here's hoping your celebration is as memorable as your poetic journeys through "The Outskirts of Troy." May this year bring you fresh inspiration, continued acclaim, and perhaps fewer existential questions (though we doubt you'd want that!). Cheers to another year of poetic brilliance and literary adventures!