Kumin’s collection of her most treasured works from her first six books, titled Our Ground Time Here Will Be Brief, is a captivating anthology that includes “Address to the Angels.” Released in 1982, this book not only gathers her beloved poems but also unveils new, unpublished pieces, offering a nuanced glimpse into the breadth of Kumin’s creative endeavors during the first twenty years of her literary journey.

Enthusiasts of Kumin’s poems often find a kinship with Sexton’s writings, acknowledging the distinct styles that set them apart. The Complete Poems: Anne Sexton (1981) stands as the most thorough compilation of Sexton’s poetry available, with an insightful foreword penned by Kumin herself.

A recent insightful dialogue with Kumin found its platform in Atlantic Unbound, the digital edition of the Atlantic Monthly. Released on February 6, 2002, this engaging interview, conducted by Erin Rogers and titled “The Art of Living,” offers an unfiltered conversation with the poet. It traverses diverse subjects such as a harrowing horse-driving accident that nearly claimed her life, the tragic passing of Sexton, and her poetic reflections on the events of September 11, 2001.

Following a baffling encounter where journalist Pierre Jovanovic was abruptly thrown aside as a bullet shattered his car’s windshield, he embarked on a quest to discover the truth about angelic presences on earth. His journey culminated in the intriguing work, An Inquiry into the Existence of Guardian Angels (1997).