Charlotte Mew was an English poet known for her modernist style and introspective themes. Born on November 15, 1869, she spent much of her life in London, where she wrote poetry that often explored the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Mew's work was not widely recognized during her lifetime, but she has since been celebrated for her contribution to English literature.
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“You were water to me deep and bold and fathoming' - Praise Song For My Mother by Charlotte Mew”
Source: The Complete Poems
“You were sunrise to me rise and warm and streaming.' - Praise Song For My Mother by Charlotte Mew”
Source: The Complete Poems
“People are only 'disappointing' when one makes a wrong diagnosis.”
“Religion is like music, one must have an ear for it. Some people have none at all.”
Source: Collected Poems and Prose
“We are what we are, the spirit afterwards, but first the touch.”
Source: Selected poems