Franz Wright

Poet

Franz Wright was an acclaimed American poet known for his poignant explorations of love, loss, and the human condition, particularly in works like 'Walking on the Moon.'

Born
January 1, 1940
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About Franz Wright

Franz Wright — Life and Legacy

Franz Wright, an esteemed American poet, gained recognition for his deeply personal and evocative poetry that often delves into themes of love and loss. His significant work, 'Walking on the Moon,' reflects his struggles with grief and the complexities of human relationships. Wright's poetry is marked by a raw emotional honesty, where he articulates the tension between longing and despair. For instance, he poignantly writes about the heart's isolation, capturing the paradox of seeking connection while feeling profoundly alone. This exploration of love's contradictions reveals his unique perspective on the human experience, challenging readers to confront their own vulnerabilities. Wright's work continues to resonate, as it speaks to the universal struggles of loss and the enduring quest for understanding and connection in a fragmented world.

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"There is only one heart in my body, have mercy on me."

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"I basked in you; I loved you, helplessly, with a boundless tongue-tied love. And death doesn't prevent me from loving you. Besides, in my opinion you aren't dead. (I know dead people, and you are not dead.)"

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"The long silences need to be loved, perhaps more than the words which arrive to describe them in time."

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"EPITAPH Now I'm not the brightest knife in the drawer, but I know a couple things about this life: poverty silence, impermanence discipline and mystery The world is not illusory, we are From crimson thread to toe tag If you are not disturbed there is something seriously wrong with you, I'm sorry And I know who I am I'll be a voice coming from nowhere, inside-- be glad for me."

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"Poem in other words may or may not result from inspiration but must (in reader and author alike) produce it--"

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"We are created by being destroyed."

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"The humiliation I go through/when I think of my past/can only be described as grace./We are created by being destroyed."

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"And the night smells like snow. Walking home for a moment you almost believe you could start again. And an intense love rushes to your heart, and hope. It’s unendurable, unendurable."

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"I wish my father could be around."

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"This is no occupation for an adult who can look other adults in the eye, carry his own weight, and count himself one of them."

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"Its hard for me to grasp that I might somehow be my fathers equal in any way."

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