Red Blood Cells

Famous quotes containing the words red, blood and/or cells:

    “their red cloaks
    wrapped tight to the bone”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    “This nation is founded on blood like a city on swamps
    yet its dream has been beautiful and sometimes just
    that now grows brutal and heavy as a burned out star.”
    —Marge Piercy (b. 1936)

    “They are sworn enemies of lyric poetry.
    In prison they accompany the jailer,
    Enter cells to hear confessions.
    Their short-end comes down
    When you least expect it.”
    —Charles Simic (b. 1938)