“Daylight is nobody's friend. God comes in like a landlord and flashes on his brassy lamp.”
Book:Love Poems
Quote by Anne Sexton
Work
Love Poems
This volume compiles a selection of poems that delve into the complexities of love, capturing its joys, sorrows, and enduring nature through the beauty of lyrical expression. more
Author
Anne Sexton
Anne Sexton was an American poet known for her confessional and autobiographical poetry. Her works delved deeply into personal pain, family relationships, and social issues, profoundly influencing 20th-century poetry. more
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