Lyric Poem

Famous quotes containing the words lyric and/or poem:

    “They are sworn enemies of lyric poetry.
    In prison they accompany the jailer,
    Enter cells to hear confessions.
    Their short-end comes down
    When you least expect it.”
    —Charles Simic (b. 1938)

    “A poem should be equal to:
    Not true.

    For all the history of grief
    An empty doorway and a maple leaf.”
    —Archibald MacLeish (1892–1982)