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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    Elves are no smaller
    than men, and walk
    as men do, in this world....
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    The screendoor whines, clacks
    shut.——— My thoughts crackle
    with seaweed-seething diminishing
    flickers of phosphorus.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    Your head was
    radiant in its emptiness,
    a small clean room.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    The Minoan Snake Goddess is flanked by a Chardin still-life, somber
    and tranquil, and by Mohammedan angels
    brilliantly clothed and with multicolored wings....
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    Live
    in thy fingertips and in thy
    hair’s rising; hunger
    be thine, food
    be thine and what wine
    will not shrivel thee.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)