Poems in a way are spells against death. They are milestones, to see where you were then from where you are now. To perpetuate your feelings, to establish them. If you have in any way touched the central heart of mankind's feelings, you'll survive.
There's something liberating about not pretending. Dare to embarrass yourself. Risk.
Stokely Carmichael, Activist (1941) |
Jo Ann Davis, Politician (1950) |
Nelson Eddy, Musician (1901) |
Robert Evans, Director (1930) |
Ray Harryhausen, Director (1920) |
Katherine Jenkins, Musician (1980) |
Harmon Killebrew, Athlete (1936) |
Allan Carr, Director (1999) |
Delphine De Girardin, Novelist (1855) |
Henri Lefebvre, Sociologist (1991) |