An American poet and writer.. American poet and short-story writer; US Poet Laureate
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How had I come to be here, like them, and overhear a cry of pain that could have got loud and worse but hadn't? Go to Quote / Comment
Arthur was very small. He was all white, like a doll that hadn't been painted yet. Go to Quote / Comment
The roaring alongside he takes for granted, and that every so often the world is bound to shake.... Go to Quote / Comment
Time to plant tears, says the almanac. The grandmother sings to the marvellous stove and the child draws another inscrutable house. Go to Quote / Comment
His breast was deep and white, cold and caressable; his eyes were red glass, much to be desired. Go to Quote / Comment