“Death is the mother of beauty, mystical, Within whose burning bosom we devise Our earthly mothers waiting, sleeplessly.”
Book:Selected poems
Quote by Wallace Stevens
Work
Selected poems
This book compiles a selection of poems that showcase the depth and diversity of the author's poetic voice, exploring a range of subjects and employing different literary techniques. more
Author
Wallace Stevens
Wallace Stevens was an American poet known for his unique modernist style and philosophical reflections. His poetry often explores the connection between abstract concepts and everyday life, and is considered one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. more
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Source: Selected poems
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“The mind is smaller than the eye.”
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“The muddy rivers of spring Are snarling Under the muddy skies. The mind is muddy.”