Lizette Woodworth Reese (January 9, 1856 – December 17, 1935) was an American poet.
Born in the Waverly section of Baltimore, Maryland, she was a school teacher from 1873 to 1918. During the 1920s, she became a prominent literary figure, receiving critical praise and recognition, in particular from H. L. Mencken, himself from Baltimore. She has been cited as an influence on younger women poets and has been compared to Emily Dickinson.
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Famous quotes by lizette woodworth reese:
“Loose me from tears, and make me see aright
How each hath back what once he stayed to weep;
Homer his sight, David his little lad!”
—Lizette Woodworth Reese (1856–1935)
“The little Jesus came to town;
With ox and sheep He laid Him down;
Peace to the byre, peace to the fold,
For that they housed Him from the cold!”
—Lizette Woodworth Reese (1856–1935)
“I wonder at the idleness of tears.”
—Lizette Woodworth Reese (1856–1935)