It is not possible, for a poet, writing in any language, to protect himself from the tragic elements in human life.... [ellipsis in source] Illness, old age, and death--subjects as ancient as humanity--these are the subjects that the poet must speak of very nearly from the first moment that he begins to speak.
Louise BoganUp from the bronze, I saw Water without a flaw Rush to its rest in air Reach to its rest, and fall.
Louise BoganI'll lie here and learn How, over their ground, Trees make a long shadow And a light sound.
Louise Bogan