Adrian Mitchell was a British poet known for his works that focused on political and social themes. His poetry was often characterized by strong emotion and criticism, addressing a wide range of social and political issues, including war, poverty, and class struggle. His work held a significant place in British literature in the second half of the 20th century.
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“The man who believes in giraffes would swallow anything.”
Source: Heart on the Left: Poems, 1953-1984
“Poetry is an extra hand. It can caress or tickle. It can clench and fight.”
“I was run over by the truth one day.Ever since the accident I've walked this way”
Source: Heart on the Left: Poems, 1953-1984
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“Lovers lie around in itBroken glass is found in itGrassI like that stuff”
Source: Heart on the Left: Poems, 1953-1984
Source: Heart on the Left: Poems, 1953-1984
“Most people ignore most poetry because most poetry ignores most people.”
“I want to speak, to sing to total strangers. It's my way of talking to the world.”