Author Archives: Will Reger

The Sangamon River Anthology of Champaign County Poetry

Posted on 08/19/2025 by Will Reger

This summer Reger completed editing and publishing the Sangamon River Anthology of Champaign County Poetry. Here he shares the foreword from that volume to introduce the project and offer a glimpse into the collection’s themes. Poetry in Champaign County has … Continue reading →

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America, I’m Writing You a Poem

Posted on 08/19/2025 by Will Reger

America, I’m writing you a poem: All words I learned at your side,In these days of your decline, reaching Up to regain yourself, to get back To a state of reason and equanimity. Though your path is nearly severed, And … Continue reading →

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What I Learned While being the Poet Laureate for the City of Urbana . . .

Posted on 12/06/2020 by Will Reger

I learned that the people of Urbana truly appreciated the emphasis on poetry in their public lives.  They felt it improved their town in a tangible way. I learned that many poets live in this community who don’t always interact … Continue reading →

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