Category Archives: Denise Levertov

Beginners, Denise Levertov

Posted on 14 December 2018 by xineann

In memory of Roberta Rachael Flannery  January 1938 – December 2018 Beginners “From too much love of living, Hope and desire set free, Even the weariest river Winds somewhere to the sea—“ But we have only begun To love the … Continue reading →

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Denise Levertov, In Mind

Posted on 21 December 2016 by xineann

  In  Mind There’s in my mind a woman of innocence, unadorned but fair-featured and smelling of apples or grass. She wears a utopian smock or shift, her hair is light brown and smooth, and she is kind and very … Continue reading →

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Denise Levertov, Aware

Posted on 6 October 2016 by xineann

Aware When I found the door I found the vine leaves speaking among themselves in abundant whispers. My presence made them hush their green breath, embarrassed, the way humans stand up, buttoning their jackets, acting as if they were leaving … Continue reading →

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Denise Levertov, Talking to Grief

Posted on 6 September 2016 by xineann

Talking to Grief Ah, Grief, I should not treat you like a homeless dog who comes to the back door for a crust, for a meatless bone. I should trust you. I should coax you into the house and give … Continue reading →

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Eros : Denise Levertov

Posted on 29 August 2009 by xineann

Eros The flowerlike animal perfume in the god’s curly hair — don’t assume that like a flower his attributes are there to tempt you or direct the moth’s hunger — simply he is the temple of himself, hair and hide … Continue reading →

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