We must have the stubbornness to accept our gladness in the ruthless furnace of this world.
Jack GilbertI believe that Icarus was not failing as he fell, but just coming to the end of his triumph.
Jack GilbertI would say Pittsburgh softly each time before throwing him up. Whisper Pittsburgh with my mouth against the tiny ear and throw him higher. Pittsburgh and happiness high up. The only way to leave even the smallest trace. So that all his life her son would feel gladness unaccountably when anyone spoke of the ruined city of steel in America. Each time almost remembering something maybe important that got lost.
Jack Gilbert