Dorianne Laux is an American poet renowned for her insightful and emotionally powerful work. Born on January 10, 1952, in Augusta, Maine, she has published several collections of poetry that are widely celebrated for their accessibility, depth, and vivid imagery. Laux's work often explores everyday life, relationships, and personal struggles, and she is known for her ability to connect with readers through richly detailed narratives and a compassionate voice. Her notable works include "What We Carry" (1994), "The Book of Men" (2011), and "Only As the Day Is Long: New and Selected Poems" (2019). She has received numerous awards for her poetry, including fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Guggenheim Foundation, and her contributions to contemporary American poetry are significant and enduring.