The poem "Fog" was written by Carl Sandburg. It was initially published in 1916 in Carl Sandburg's first mainstream book of poems, Chicago Poems. The edition used here is from the final version of that collection, which was issued three years after its initial publication. Sandburg was an American poet and journalist who spent most of his career working as a reporter for the Chicago Daily News. His poetry focused on American history and culture, and has been described as embodying the spirit of the city of Chicago. In addition to being a reporter, Sandburg was also involved in politics as a member of the Chicago City Council and the House of Representatives. He served as Mayor of Chicago from 1939 to 1941. His poems are popular among students because they deal with topics such as war, death, love, and freedom. They have been cited by many authors who have used them in their own works. Here is how the poem begins: "Fog" (Chicago Poems page 26) I-The fog comes up out of the lake like a monster,