Shakespeare tells the same stories over and over in so many guises that it takes a long time before you notice. Howard Nemerov
Shakespeare tells the same stories over and over in so many guises that it takes a long time before you notice.
Obvious enough that generalities work to protect the mind from the great outdoors; is it possible that this was in fact their first purpose? Howard Nemerov
Obvious enough that generalities work to protect the mind from the great outdoors; is it possible that this was in fact their first purpose?
The secrets of success are a good wife and a steady job. My wife told me. Howard Nemerov
The secrets of success are a good wife and a steady job. My wife told me.
I would talk in iambic pentameter if it were easier. Howard Nemerov
I would talk in iambic pentameter if it were easier.
Write what you know. That should leave you with a lot of free time. Howard Nemerov
Write what you know. That should leave you with a lot of free time.
I like all my children, even the squat and ugly ones. Howard Nemerov
I like all my children, even the squat and ugly ones.
Robert Frost had always said you mustn't think of the last line first, or it's only a fake poem, not a real one. I'm inclined to agree. Howard Nemerov
Robert Frost had always said you mustn't think of the last line first, or it's only a fake poem, not a real one. I'm inclined to agree.
