Walt McDonald

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Walter Robert McDonald (born on July 18, 1934 in Lubbock, Texas) is an American poet and former professor.[1][2][3][4] He served as Poet Laureate of Texas in 2001. In May 2002, he retired from Texas Tech University as "Paul Whitfield Horn Professor of English" and "Poet in Residence".

[edit] Career

McDonald's most recent books of poetry include Faith Is A Radical Master and A Thousand Miles of Stars.[5] Before joining the faculty at Texas Tech, he was a pilot in the Air Force, and also taught at the Air Force Academy. Some of his experiences as a pilot are reflected in McDonald's verses.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Texas Tech University Press - The Waltz He Was Born For: An Introduction to the Writing of Walt McDonald
  2. ^ Walter McDonald: An Inventory of His Papers, 1945-2003 and undated, at the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library
  3. ^ McDonald Home Page
  4. ^ Walt McDonald - Abilene Christian University
  5. ^ Two Poems by Walter McDonald


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