Gerald Stern was an American poet, essayist, and educator. He wrote 20 volumes of poetry and 4 volumes of essays. His work is described as “Cosmopolitan, even international in scope, and yet deeply personal” and “known for its passionate defense of human emotions and needs.” What would you give for one of the old yellow streetcarsrocking toward you again through the thick snow?What would you give for the feeling of joy as you climbedup the three iron steps and took your place by the cold window?Oh, what would you give to pick up your stack of booksand walk down the icy path in front of the library?What would you give…