Thomas Lynch Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Lynch.

Thomas Lynch is an American poet, essayist, and undertaker. Born on August 7, 1948, in Michigan, he is best known for his contemplative writings on life, death, and mortality. Lynch's thought-provoking poetry often explores themes of grief, loss, and the human experience. His work has gained critical acclaim, including prestigious awards such as the National Book Award for Poetry. Aside from his literary pursuits, Lynch has also dedicated his life to being an undertaker, following in the footsteps of his family. With his unique perspective, Lynch has contributed significantly to the discourse on death and the profound impact it has on our lives.

Well the themes for me were and remain sex and love and grie

Well the themes for me were and remain sex and love and grief and death - the things that make us and undo us, create and destroy, how we breed and disappear and the emotional context that surrounds these events.

Thomas Lynch

Death Love

So I suppose poetry, language, the shaping of it, was and re

So I suppose poetry, language, the shaping of it, was and remains for me an effort to make sense out of essentially senseless situations.

Thomas Lynch

Poetry

But poetry is a way of language, it is not its subject or it

But poetry is a way of language, it is not its subject or its maker's background or interests or hobbies or fixations. It is nearer to utterance than history.

Thomas Lynch

Poetry