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6. nice. I was in NYC for a short time that Auden was still alive...a long time ago tho...

Sat Jan 23, 2016, 08:05 PM

Jan 2016

I adored Auden's poetry.

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The Snowman by Wallace Stevens [View all] CTyankee Jan 2016 OP

What a great poem. First time I've read it. snagglepuss Jan 2016 #1

I have yet to figure out the last line, tho... CTyankee Jan 2016 #3

Nothing that is not there and the nothing that is. Donkees Jan 2016 #9

"I don't know how much Stevens knew about zen" Donkees Jan 2016 #11

More: The Dao of Wallace Stevens Donkees Jan 2016 #12

All right then. And thank you for this addition to the discussion. Hekate Jan 2016 #14

Very fine thing, that poem. eom saltpoint Jan 2016 #2

thanks. I thought it appropriate for the season... CTyankee Jan 2016 #4

It really is, yes. Poets and snow saltpoint Jan 2016 #5

Auden's elegy for Yates stands saltpoint Jan 2016 #7

yes, it is why I love Auden so much... CTyankee Jan 2016 #8

Ahhh. Thank you for this, Yank. Hekate Jan 2016 #15