Kay Ryan is a renowned American contemporary poet, born on September 21, 1945. Her poetry is known for its simplicity and depth, and has been widely praised for its unique perspective and stylistic approach. She has received numerous literary awards and is considered an important figure in the American poetry scene.
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Source: The Niagara River
“In the hills giant oaks Fall upon their knees You can touch parts You have no right to”
“The only real access that I have to my mind is when I'm writing.”
“As for reality, I don't even have any interest in that word.”
Source: The Best of It: New and Selected Poems
“Action creates/a taste/for itself.”
Source: The Best of It: New and Selected Poems
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Source: Say Uncle: Poems
Source: Say Uncle: Poems
Source: The Niagara River: Poems
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“It's important to have your private enjoyments because sometimes that's all we have.”
Source: Say Uncle: Poems
“It isn't ever delicate to live.”
Source: The Best of It: New and Selected Poems
“Small presses take chances. Chances are at the heart of all the literature we later know as great.”
“Who would have guessed it possible that waiting is sustainable. A place with its own harvest.”
Source: Say Uncle: Poems