Avignon/peopleborn or Died in Avignon

Famous quotes containing the words avignon and/or died:

    “he was sitting
    and saying over
    those green words
    Laura and laurel
    written in Avignon ...”
    —Denise Levertov (b. 1923)

    “When I died last, and, dear, I die
    As often as from thee I go
    Though it be but an hour ago,
    And lovers’ hours be full eternity.”
    —John Donne (c. 1572–1631)