Larkin

Famous quotes containing the word larkin:

“My liturgy would employ
Images of sousing,
A furious devout drench....”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)

“He sighed with relief. He had got the job. He was safe.
Putting on his gown, he prepared for the long years to come....”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)

“I think I noticed once
T’was morning one sole street-lamp still bright-lit,
Which, with a senile grin, like an old dunce,
Vied the blue sky, and tried to rival it....”
—Philip Larkin (1922–1986)