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Quote by Elizabeth Bishop

“Even losing you (the joking voice, a gesture I love) I shan't have lied. It's evident the art of losing's not too hard to master though it may look like (Write it!) like disaster.”

Book:Poems

Work

Poems

This book is a compilation of poems that explore a wide range of subjects and emotions, showcasing the beauty and depth of the poetic form. more

Author

Elizabeth Bishop

American poet known for her unique poetic style and profound insights into life. Elizabeth Bishop's works are renowned for their concise, straightforward language and rich emotional expression. more

“Maybe the truth does not matter, but I want to know it if only so that I can come to some conclusions about such questions as: whether he is angry with me or not; if he is, then how angry; whether he still loves me or not; if he does, then how much; whether he loves me or not; how much; how capable he is of deceiving me in the act and after the act in the telling.”

Ifs Knows Want Doe Stills I Can Matter Capable Angry Conclusion Breakup Deceiving

Book:Break It Down: Stories

Source: Break It Down: Stories

“Sweet love, sweet thorn, when lightly to my heart. I took your thrust, whereby I since am slain, And I lie disheveled in the grass apart, A sodden thing bedrenched by tears and rain.”

Heart Lying Tears Sweet My Heart Rain Grass Breakup Thrust Sweet Love

Book:Collected Poems

Source: Collected Poems

“I want to tell you that I love you I want to tell you that I love you I want to tell you that I love I love I love I love but you do not.”

Want Love You Breakup

Author:Joyce Carol Oates

“The old line 'You deserve someone better than me' in this case was not just an old line. She deserved someone who would love her and take care of her and he knew he never would.”