NYTIMES (Rebecca Chace) - X.J. Kennedy, a Poet of Wit Who Clung to Rhyme and Meter, Dies at 96
Spurning the free verse of many of his contemporaries, he held to an older tradition. He also wrote spirited poems for children.
AI:X.J. Kennedy, the esteemed poet known for his mastery of wit and strict adherence to traditional rhyme and meter over modern free verse, has passed away at the age of 96. Throughout his long career, Kennedy distinguished himself by spurning contemporary trends in favor of classical structures, while also composing spirited poetry specifically for children.Open