“There are worse things than having behaved foolishly in public. There are worse things than these miniature betrayals, committed or endured or suspected; there are worse things than not being able to sleep for thinking about them. It is 5 a.m. All the worse things come stalking in and stand icily about the bed looking worse and worse and worse.”
This volume encompasses a diverse range of poetic styles and themes from the 1960s to the 2000s. more
Fleur Adcock is a British poet born on February 10, 1934. Her poetry is known for its concise language and profound emotional depth, covering a wide range of themes including nature, history, and human emotions. more
“There are twelve hours in the day, and above fifty in the night.”
“I've had insomnia since I was five years old. I just don't require much sleep. I'm never tired.”
“Know what the best thing about insomnia is? That I get to stay up all night figuring it out.”