One of the great poems of the 20th Century. Jeffers' book The Double Axe ruined his career as an establishment figure, but in the age of Trump, has greatly come true. Deserves reconsideration. Reveals what mankind is, collectively, at base. My opinion.
Oh please spare me the Trump hatred, it is Biden who has involved "us" in wars in Ukraine, Israel, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and soon to be Iran, he is a horrible neo-con war monger, how can you people not see that?
Wow! Who is this poet.... thank you for revealing him to me, excuse my ignorance for not knowing him. This poem deserves many reads 📚 , so much wisdom to take in, so much depth.. it is not an easy read, yet once read many times, its wisdom is as apparent as daylight
Thanks. Jeffers was the first poet that excited me and encouraged me to delve deeper into that realm. I hadn't seen this one but found it moving and meaningful.
Thanks ever so much for this opportunity to hear of, and read, Robinson Jeffers. While I am by no means well read or anything close to a writer, my heart needs little prodding to recognize good writing. Powerful words.
This poem speaks the truth. Our Republic has become a devouring monster that is groping towards Empire. Quit trying to con us, oh powers that be. Your path leads to chaos and destruction.
There's beautifully written biography of Jeffers written by James Karman titled -- Robinson Jeffers: Poet and Prophet. Check it out. Jeffers was an amazing human, one of the greatest American poets.
One of the great poems of the 20th Century. Jeffers' book The Double Axe ruined his career as an establishment figure, but in the age of Trump, has greatly come true. Deserves reconsideration. Reveals what mankind is, collectively, at base. My opinion.
Oh please spare me the Trump hatred, it is Biden who has involved "us" in wars in Ukraine, Israel, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and soon to be Iran, he is a horrible neo-con war monger, how can you people not see that?
I see it 100%. Biden is the plague and ruin of this country.
By you people I meant Trump haters, not readers of this Substack, lol.
Trump hater or Trump worshipper, this is indeed the "age of Trump".
Only if you make it so in your mind be listening to too much corporate media.
…corruption
Never has been compulsory,
when the cities lie at the monster's feet
there are left the mountains.
Gripping use of metaphor.
Wow! Who is this poet.... thank you for revealing him to me, excuse my ignorance for not knowing him. This poem deserves many reads 📚 , so much wisdom to take in, so much depth.. it is not an easy read, yet once read many times, its wisdom is as apparent as daylight
This Poem is ostensibly Universal, albeit more deeply personal at every new reading.
He mourns his vision but also underlines the complexity of the ruin - I don’t find hopelessness here.
Thanks. Jeffers was the first poet that excited me and encouraged me to delve deeper into that realm. I hadn't seen this one but found it moving and meaningful.
It's his best IMO.
Thanks ever so much for this opportunity to hear of, and read, Robinson Jeffers. While I am by no means well read or anything close to a writer, my heart needs little prodding to recognize good writing. Powerful words.
Wow. Gut slam at the end 😢
This poem speaks the truth. Our Republic has become a devouring monster that is groping towards Empire. Quit trying to con us, oh powers that be. Your path leads to chaos and destruction.
Marvelous, and so true.
My favorite lines in this poem: I sadly smiling remember that the flower fades to make fruit,
the fruit rots to make earth.
You pick 'em. I read 'em. You are doing a great job, Outlaw! Gracias!
I just finished Jeffer's last book of poems.
One of the great American poets, a true individual outside all movements and platitudes.
Funny to say I have not visited Tor house. I love the coastal stretch to Big Sur and points South.
Wonder what Robinson Jeffers was "REALLY LIKE"?
There's beautifully written biography of Jeffers written by James Karman titled -- Robinson Jeffers: Poet and Prophet. Check it out. Jeffers was an amazing human, one of the greatest American poets.
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... ever wondered the impulse behind the meteor’s trajectory?