However confused the scene of our life appears, however torn we may be who now do face that scene, it can be faced, and we can go on to be whole. Muriel Rukeyser appearconfuseface Change image and share on social
The universe is made of stories, not of atoms. Muriel Rukeyser atommakestory Change image and share on social
The actual world, not some fantastic structure that has nothing to do with reality, must provide the material for modern poetry. Muriel Rukeyser actualfantasticmaterial Change image and share on social
If there were no poetry on any day in the world, poetry would be invented that day. For there would be an intolerable hunger. Muriel Rukeyser dayhungerintolerable Change image and share on social
I hear the singing of the lives of women. They clear mystery, the offering, and pride. Muriel Rukeyser clearhearlive Change image and share on social
Breathe-in experience, breathe-out poetry. Muriel Rukeyser breatheexperiencepoetry Change image and share on social
Nourish beginnings, let us nourish beginnings. Not all things are blest, but the seeds of all things are blest. The blessing is in the seed. Muriel Rukeyser beginningblessnourish Change image and share on social
Our poems will have failed if our readers are not brought by them beyond the poems. Muriel Rukeyser bringfailpoem Change image and share on social
I hope for quick, fluent copy and memorable pictures. The words would not 'describe' the pictures; the pictures would not 'illustrate' the words. Together, they would carry a stamp and tell a story. Muriel Rukeyser carrycopydescribe Change image and share on social
