Bill Kushner

William Kushner was an American poet associated with the New [York School (art)|New York School]. He is the author of the following books of verse; Night Fishing, Head, Love Uncut, He Dreams of Waters, That April, In Sunsetland with You, Walking After Midnight and several other volumes. His poem "Great" was included in Best [American Poetry 2002]. Jeffrey [Cyphers Wright] said in writing on his collection "Walking After Midnight" in the Brooklyn Rail, " This unblinking collection is a tour of whistle stops under a strobe light".
Kushner died in August 2015 at the age of 84.