Charles Wright Quotes

A collection of quotes by Charles Wright.

Charles Wright is an American poet known for his introspective and lyrical works. Born on August 25, 1935, in Pickwick Dam, Tennessee, Wright's poetry often explores themes of nature, spirituality, and the passage of time. He has received numerous accolades for his writing, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1998 for his collection "Black Zodiac." Wright's unique blend of imagery and philosophical musings has made him a highly regarded figure in contemporary American poetry.

What makes us leave what we love best?What is it inside us t

What makes us leave what we love best?What is it inside us that keeps erasing itselfWhen we need it most,That sends us into uncertainty for its own sakeAnd holds us flush there until we begin to love itAnd have to begin again?What is it within our own lives we decline to liveWhenever we find it, making our days unendurable,And nights almost visionless?I still don't know yet, but I do it.

Life Poetry Love Self Living Uncertainty Poem

Our dreams are luminous, a cast fire upon the world.Morning

Our dreams are luminous, a cast fire upon the world.Morning arrives and that's it.Sunlight darkens the earth.

Light Dream Dark

It's linkage I'm talking about, and harmonies and structures

It's linkage I'm talking about, and harmonies and structures, And all the various things that lock our wrists to the past.

Past