“You ask me how I'm going to live the rest of my life Well, nothing is predictable with pain Did the old poets write of this? —in its odd spaces, free, many have sung and battled— But I'm already living the rest of my life not under conditions of my choosing wired into pain rider on the slow train”
Quote by Adrienne Rich
Work
Your Native Land, Your Life
This book delves into the profound relationship between an individual's sense of self and the land they call home. It examines how cultural heritage, history, and the environment shape personal experiences and values. more
Author
Adrienne Rich
Adrienne Rich was an American poet known for her profound poetry and feminist perspective. Her works explored themes such as gender, politics, and social justice, having a profound impact on contemporary poetry. more
You May Also Like
“So the men did, and they died.”
Source: The Beautiful and Damned
“Because magic takes what it gives," said Sybil, "but life gives what we take.”
Source: The Book without Words: A Fable of Medieval Magic
“Some people are doing things you are imagining and some are imagining things you are doing.”
“Do now what you would wish to do at that moment: judgment is what we do now.”
Source: First Person