Fan Mail 2000s-Present
The 2000s are/were a time for some intense fan mail. The first letter is a request to print Dunn's poem "Happiness" in the local newspaper to commemorate the loss of his son and wife. The second is what appears to be an attempt at a compliment, at the cost of unfairly targeting other talented poets for being "gimmicky." The third is a letter from Dunn's former student, who shares much of her personal life with him. It can be inferred Dunn left a lasting impression on his students and made them feel comfortable. The last fan mail is from a woman named Kathleen and it is quite juicy-- read to find out! The theme in the fan mail from the 2000s is the comfort Dunn's fans feel when corresponding with him. Perhaps reading Dunn's poetry, which speaks so honestly about everyday life, granted them the trust to speak about their lives to Dunn.