Actor Bill Murray met cellist Jan Vogler on a trans-Atlantic flight. The two struck up a friendship and soon had the idea to work together on a project, a program of classical music, singing and literature that would reflect on the great values of American culture.

The Collected Poems of Lucille Clifton 1965-2010 combines all eleven of Lucille Clifton's published collections with more than sixty previously unpublished poems. The unpublished works feature early poems from 1965-1969, a collection-in-progress titled Book of Days (2008), and a poignant selection of final poems.

"Including poems by renowned poets from many walks of life, this refreshing collection is an antidote to the hurried, stressful lives so many of us lead."--Publisher's description.

"A series of poems drawn from various collections published throughout the 40-year career of American poet Lucille Clifton"--