Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on January 10, 1952)

Happy Birthday, Dorianne! May your day be filled with more joy than a poet discovering the perfect metaphor. From "What We Carry" to "Facts About the Moon," you've illuminated life's mysteries and made us laugh at our own humanity along the way.

Your brilliant work in "The Book of Men" not only earned you prestigious awards like the Paterson Prize and Roanoke-Chowan Award but also reminded us that poetry can be both profound and delightfully witty. Here's hoping this year brings even more inspiration—and perhaps another Pushcart Prize or two!

Cheers to you, Dorianne—poet extraordinaire and birthday queen!