“In a pine tree,/ A few yards from my window sill,/ A brilliant blue jay is springing up and down, up and/ down./ On a branch./ I laugh, as I see him abandon himself/ To entire delight, for he knows as well as I do/ That the branch will not break.”
This book is a collection of poems that spans different styles and themes, showcasing the diversity of poetic expression. more
James Wright, born on December 13, 1927, was an influential American poet known for his deep emotional expression and themes of nature. His poetry, characterized by its simplicity and profound insights into the human condition, has had a significant impact on American poetry in the late 20th century. more
“What we cannot bear removes us from life; what remains can be borne.”