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

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    She wants to
    throw the tribute away, dis-
    gusted, and can’t,
    it goes on buzzing in her ear,
    it changes the pace of her walk....
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    ... forgotten signs
    all bringing the soul’s travels to a place
    of origin, a well
    under the lake where the Muse moves.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    Don’t lock me in wedlock, I want
    marriage, an
    encounter....
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    Grief, have I denied thee?
    Grief, I have denied thee.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    Something hangs in back of me,
    I can’t see it, can’t move it.
    I know it’s black,
    a hump on my back.
    It’s heavy. You
    can’t see it.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)