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:

    Yet they do have
    don’t they like us
    their days of grace, they
    halt, stretch, a vision
    breaks in on the cramped grimace,
    inscape of transformation.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    After a while
    it walks over and taps
    on the upstairs window with a bunch
    of red berries. Will he wake?
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    a gentle man
    strength and despair
    quiet there in the bed ...
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    This wild night, gathering the washing as if it were flowers
    animal vines twisting over the line and
    slapping my face lightly, soundless merriment
    in the gesticulations of shirtsleeves ...
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    so cold and so
    easy to catch, dreamily
    moves his delicate feet
    and long tail. I hold
    my hand open for him to go.
    Each minute the last minute.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)