You who desired so much—in vain to ask—
Yet fed your hunger like an endless task,
Dared dignify the labor, bless the quest—
Achieved that stillness ultimately best,
Being, of all, least sought for: Emily, hear!


'To Emily Dickinson' (1927)

Hart Crane Quotes

You who desired so much—in vain to ask— Yet fed your hunger like an endless task, Dared dignify the labor, bless the quest— Achieved that...

You who desired so much—in vain to ask— Yet fed your hunger like an endless task, Dared dignify the labor, bless the quest— Achieved that...

You who desired so much—in vain to ask— Yet fed your hunger like an endless task, Dared dignify the labor, bless the quest— Achieved that...

You who desired so much—in vain to ask— Yet fed your hunger like an endless task, Dared dignify the labor, bless the quest— Achieved that...