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Quote by John Ashbery

“Extreme patience and persistence are required, Yet everybody succeeds at this before being handed The surprise box lunch of the rest of his life.”

Quote by John Ashbery

Book:Shadow train: poems

Work

Shadow train: poems

This volume of poetry delves into the complexities of the human condition, offering readers a contemplative journey through various emotional landscapes. more

Author

John Ashbery is an influential American poet born on July 28, 1927. Known for his innovative poetry style and rich imagination, his work has had a profound impact on postmodern poetry. more

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