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David Ignatow was an American poet known for his unique poetic style and profound insights into modern life. His works often explore the relationship between the individual and society, as well as philosophical reflections on human existence.

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All Burden Fall Grows Leafs Life Is Loneliness Mountain Sensations Share Air Beautiful Book Branches Breeze Changed Clouds Comment Complication Concrete Cracks

Famous David Ignatow Quotes

“I should be content to look at a mountain for what it is and not as a comment on my life.”

Should Looks Mountain Comment

Book:Against the Evidence: Selected Poems, 1934–1994

Source: Against the Evidence: Selected Poems, 1934–1994

“I like rust on a nail, fog on a mountain. Clouds hide stars, rooms have doors, eyes close, and the same words that began love end it with changed emphasis.”

Ends Eye Stars Rooms Doors Changed Mountain Clouds Nails Fog Emphasis Rust

Book:Against the Evidence: Selected Poems, 1934–1994

Source: Against the Evidence: Selected Poems, 1934–1994

About the Author

Born: February 7, 1914
Died: November 17, 1997
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 8

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