Saint, Revolutionist
July 5, 2023From The Graveyard By The Sea
July 5, 2023Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
I looked toward the movie, the common dream,
The he and she in close-ups, nearer than life,
And I accepted such things as they seem,
The easy poise, the absence of the knife,
The near summer happily ever after,
The understood question, the immediate strife,
Not dangerous, nor mortal, but the fadeout
Enormously kissing amid warm laughter,
As if such things were not always played out
By an ignorant arm, which crosses the dark
And lights up a thin sheet with a shadow’s mark.
Delmore Schwartz
Delmore Schwartz (1913-1966) was an American poet and short story writer known for his intellectual and complex style. His most famous works include the collections "In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" and "Summer Knowledge," which explored themes of love, identity, and the human condition.