84 years old (Born on December 21, 1940)
Happy Birthday, Kelly Cherry! May your day be filled with more joy than a stanza from "Rising Venus," and fewer hazards than those found in "Hazard and Prospect." Your poetic brilliance has illuminated countless hearts, proving that even life's deepest mysteries can be unraveled—in the wink of an eye.From poetry to prose, fiction to nonfiction—your literary journey is as vibrant as ever. Today we celebrate not just Virginia's former Poet Laureate but also the author whose words continue to inspire laughter, reflection, and admiration. Here's wishing you another year of joyful transfigurations (minus any deathly drama)!