Richard Siken Quotes

A collection of quotes by Richard Siken.

Richard Siken is an American poet and writer, known for his contribution to contemporary poetry. He was born on November 16, 1967. Siken rose to prominence with his debut poetry collection, "Crush," which won the Yale Series of Younger Poets Competition in 2004. His work often explores themes of love, desire, and the complexities of human relationships. Siken's poetry has received critical acclaim and has been widely published in literary journals and anthologies. He continues to be recognized as a significant voice in modern poetry.

This is where the evening splits in half, Henry, love or dea

This is where the evening splits in half, Henry, love or death. Grab an end, pull hard, and make a wish.

Richard Siken


how we rolled up the carpet so we could dance, and the days

how we rolled up the carpet so we could dance, and the days were bright red, and every time we kissed there was anotherappleto slice into pieces.Look at the light through the windowpane. That means it's noon,that meanswe're inconsolable.Tell me how all this, and love too, will ruin us.These our bodies, possessed by light.Tell me we'll never get used to it.

Richard Siken

Love Obsession

If you love me, Henry, you don't love me in a way I understa

If you love me, Henry, you don't love me in a way I understand.

Richard Siken

Poetry Love