After one has abandoned a belief in God, poetry is that essence which takes its place as life's redemption.
Wallace StevensAt the sight of blackbirds Flying in a green light, Even the bawds of euphony Would cry out sharply.
Wallace StevensTo a large extent, the problems of poets are the problems of painters, and poets must often turn to the literature of painting for a discussion of their own problems.
Wallace StevensThe exceeding brightness of this early sun Makes me conceive how dark I have become.
Wallace StevensLIGHT FROM WITHIN my friend, cancer got you damn it: you had it beat for seven years at least. how did it come back? Why all that pain. again. and you, such a fighter you fought me over and over with tears and words and promises. you fought for me with honesty and a light so bright it hurts my heart. sweet lorna. at peace now finally no more battles, just light from within a flickering candle in the dark burns with you.
Wallace Stevens