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These stairs are featured in Roethke's much celebrated poem, My Papa's Waltz.

The manuscript of My Papa's Waltz with the poet's meaningful edits, which help reveal his creative process.

Another celebrated poem

Included here is the first part part of the poem. Other parts of the poem to be included later pending copyright permission.

A photograph of Roethke children in front of the greenhouse.

1805 Gratiot Ave, Saginaw is now a site of historic and cultural significance. A foundation named Friends of Theodore Roethke is set up to preserve and promote the legacy of this great American poet. Please visit: http://friendsofroethke.org/ . …

The government has released a postal stamp honoring the poet's legacy.