“The race may or may not be to the swift, but tell me, is it likely that the fight will be entrusted to the dead?”
Quote by Hilda Doolittle
Work
Collected Poems 1912-1944
This volume brings together a selection of poems from the early 20th century, showcasing the author's work over a significant period of time. more
Author
Hilda Doolittle
American poet known for her unique voice and style, hailed as a pioneer of 'Objectivist poetry'. Her works are characterized by their concise, direct language and unique perspective. more
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“The things I have are nameless, old and true; they may not be named; few may live and know.”
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“No one knows the colour of a flower till it is broken.”
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“No one knows, the heart of a child, how it grows until it is too late.”
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“Fall the deep curtains, delicate the weave, fair the thread.”
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“There must be real gods see, the painted gods how fair!”
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“Ardent yet chill and formal, how I ache to tempt a chisel as a sculptor.”
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