. American poet; US Poet Laureate 1946–1947
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As groceries in a pantry gleam and smile Because they are important weights... Go to Quote / Comment
The good poet sticks to his real loves, to see within the realm of possibility. He never tries to hold hands with God or the human race. Go to Quote / Comment
One day beside some flowers near his nose He will be thinking, When will I look at it?... Go to Quote / Comment
He shall eat flowers, Chew honey and spit out gall. They shall all smile... Go to Quote / Comment
In the tight belly of the dead Burrow with hungry head And inlay maggots like a jewel. Go to Quote / Comment