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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    A changing skyline.
    A slice of window filled in
    by a middle-distancing oblong
    topped by little
    moving figures.
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    The All-Day Bird, the artist,
    whitethroated sparrow
    striving
    in hope and
    good faith to make his notes
    ever more precise ...
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    Certain branches cut
    certain leaves fallen
    the grapes
    cooked and put up
    for winter
    Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    first the cotyledon
    then thickly the differentiated
    true leaves of the seedlings ...
    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)