Ashbery

Famous quotes containing the word ashbery:

“his love was strongest
Who never loved them at all, and his notes
Most civil, laughing not to return.”
—John Ashbery (b. 1927)

“I am cozily ensconced in the balcony of my face
Looking out over the whole darn countryside, a beacon of satisfaction
I am. I’ll not trade places with a king. Here I am then, continuing but ever beginning
My perennial voyage....”
—John Ashbery (b. 1927)

“Then there is confusion
Even out of happiness, like a smoke
The words get heavy, some topple over, you break others.
And outlines disappear once again.”
—John Ashbery (b. 1927)