Denise Levertov

Denise Levertov (October 24, 1923 – December 20, 1997) was a British-born American poet.

Read more about Denise Levertov:  Early Life and Influences, Later Life and Work, Political Poetry, Religious Influences, Accomplishments

Famous quotes by denise levertov:

    “In June the bush we call
    alder was heavy, listless,
    its leaves studded with galls,
    growing wherever we didn’t
    want it.”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    “a spring night entered
    my mind through the tight-closed window....”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    “Take me or leave me, cries
    Melody Grundy. I
    like my face.
    I am gaily alone.”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    “deep in the manhood his childhood
    so swiftly led to, a small brook rock-leaping
    into the rapt, imperious, seagoing river.”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923, Anglo–U.S. poet. ‘The Son.’

    “He-who-came-forth was
    it turned out
    a man—
    Moves among us from room to room of our life
    in boots, in jeans, in a cloak of flame....”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)