Poetry Quote by Jack Gilbert — Inspiring Words on Life, Love & Wisdom

“We must unlearn the constellations to see the stars.”

“How astonishing it is that language can almost mean,”

“We are surrounded by the absurd excess of the universe.”

“Failing and Flying”

“I think of love, and you, and my heart grows full and warm, and my breath stands still.”

“And to 'scape stormy days, I choose an everlasting night.”

“If you cannot be a poet, be the poem.”

“When your heart is broken you plant seeds in the cracks”

“I don't want to go on being a root in the dark,”

“Oh! That was poetry!" said Pippin. "Do you really mean to start before the break of day?”