Before the Birth of One of Her Children
July 5, 2023Eyam
July 5, 2023The Sea And The Man
You will not tame this sea
either by humility or rapture.
But you can laugh
in its face.
Laughter
was invented by those
who live briefly
as a burst of laughter.
The eternal sea
will never learn to laugh.
Anna Swirszczynska
Anna Swirszczynska (1909-1984) was a Polish poet whose work was deeply influenced by her experiences during World War II. Her poetry often explored themes of love, death, and survival. Some of her famous works include "Building the Barricade" and "Happy as a Dog's Tail."