“Even this late it happens the coming of love, the coming of light. You wake and the candles are lit as if by themselves, stars gather, dreams pour into your pillows, sending up warm bouquets of air. Even this late the bones of the body shine and tomorrow’s dust flares into breath.”
This book is a collection of poems that spans different styles and themes, showcasing the diversity of poetic expression. more
Mark Strand, born on April 11, 1934, was an influential American poet known for his concise and profound poetry. His works have won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, and have been translated into many languages, enjoying widespread international acclaim. more
“I don't trust men everybody likes. Being nice isn't the same as being good.”
“She saw something awful in the very simplicity she failed to understand.”
“I have your back. I didn't mean only when it's easy. All the time.”
“...the lesson of forever and ever is that knowing a man's mind ain't knowing the man.”