“I have lived at Cold Mountain These thirty long years. Yesterday I called on friends and family: More than half had gone to the Yellow Springs. Slowly consumed, like fire down a candle; Forever flowing, like a passing river. Now, morning, I face my lone shadow: Suddenly my eyes are bleared with tears.”
Quote by Gary Snyder
Work
Riprap and Cold Mountain Poems
Robert Frost's 'Riprap and Cold Mountain Poems' is a compilation of his works that delve into the beauty and complexity of the natural world, the challenges of solitude, and the intricacies of human experience. The poems reflect Frost's deep connection to the landscape and his contemplation of life's deeper questions. more
Author
Gary Snyder
Gary Snyder is an influential American poet born on May 8, 1930. His poetry, deeply influenced by nature and Zen Buddhism, is considered one of the leading figures in American environmental poetry. more
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