Eddie D. Wilcoxen (born 1949) served as the eighteenth
poet laureate of the state of Oklahoma, appointed by Governor
Brad Henry. Previous to his appointment, Wilcoxen was well known as a broadcaster with
KWHW (AM)
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in
Altus
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Music
* Alto, a musical term meaning second highest musical or vocal type
*Altus (voice type), a vocal type also known as countertenor
Places
* Altus, Arkansas, US
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, Oklahoma. Wilcoxen's poetry is best classified as "folk" poetry, with an emphasis on rural life and traditions.
Wilcoxen was also an accomplished
karateka
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, training under the accomplished karateka and kickboxer,
Joe Lewis. Wilcoxen then went on to create his own form of karate that he named Kihido Karate, kihido meaning "The Shining Spirit Way".
''Oklahoma Proud!: A Centennial Book of Poems.'' Altus, OK: CTK Publishing, 2007.
''Reflections of a Wandering Mind.'' Altus, OK: CTK Publishing, 2009.
''Rose Petal Poems: Tales of Life and Love.'' Altus, OK: CTK Publishing, 2013.
See also
*
Poets Laureate of Oklahoma
The Poet Laureate of Oklahoma is the poet laureate for the U.S. state of Oklahoma.
List of Poets Laureate
* Violet McDougal – 1923–1931
* Paul Kroeger – 1931–1940
*Jennie Harris Oliver – 1940–1942
* Della Ione Young – 1943–1 ...
References
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1949 births
21st-century American poets
Poets Laureate of Oklahoma
Living people
American radio personalities