Macleish

Famous quotes containing the word macleish:

    “A poem should not mean
    But be.”
    —Archibald MacLeish (1892–1982)

    “A poem should be equal to:
    Not true.

    For all the history of grief
    An empty doorway and a maple leaf.”
    —Archibald MacLeish (1892–1982)

    “As for the nights I warn you the nights are dangerous
    The wind changes at night and the dreams come

    It is very cold
    there are strange stars near Arcturus

    Voices are crying an unknown name in the sky”
    —Archibald MacLeish (1892–1982)