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Li-Young Lee is a celebrated Chinese-American poet whose works are characterized by their emotional depth and introspection. Born in August 19, 1957, Lee's poetry often delves into themes of identity, family, and cultural heritage, blending Chinese and American influences in a lyrical and emotionally resonant style.

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Famous Li-Young Lee Quotes

“My loneliness, my sleepless darling reminds herself the fruit that falls increases at the speed of the body rising to meet it.”

Poetry Loneliness Existential

Book:Book of My Nights: Poems

Source: Book of My Nights: Poems

“My tongue remembers your wounded flavor. The vein in my neck adores you. A sword stands up between my hips, my hidden fleece sends forth its scent of human oil.”

Book:The City in Which I Love You

Source: The City in Which I Love You

“Moonlight and high wind. Dark poplars toss, insinuate the sea.”

Book:The City in Which I Love You

Source: The City in Which I Love You

“Where is his father? When will his mother be home? How is he going to explain the moon taken hostage, the sea risen to fill up all the mirrors? How is he going to explain the branches beginning to grow from his ribs and throat, the cries and trills starting in his own mouth? And now that ancient sorrow between his hips, his body’s ripe listening; the planet knowing itself at last.”

Poetry Sexual Awakening

Book:Book of My Nights: Poems

Source: Book of My Nights: Poems

“People who read poetry have heard about the burning bush, but when you write poetry, you sit inside the burning bush.”

People Writing Poetry Reading Heard Burning Reading Books Burning Bush

Author:Li-Young Lee

About the Author

Born: August 19, 1957
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 34

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