Eddie D. Wilcoxen (born 1949) served as the eighteenth poet laureate of the state of Oklahoma, appointed by Governor Brad Henry.
[1] Previous to his appointment, Wilcoxen was well known as a broadcaster with KWHW (AM) in Altus, Oklahoma.
[3] Wilcoxen was also an accomplished karateka, training under the accomplished karateka and kickboxer, Joe Lewis.
Wilcoxen then went on to create his own form of karate that he named Kihido Karate, kihido meaning "The Shining Spirit Way".
Rose Petal Poems: Tales of Life and Love.