Praying is another way of singing.You plant in the tree the soul of lemons.You plant in the gardens the spirit of roses. — Dannie Abse Copy Share Image
I know the colour rose, and it is lovely, But not when it ripens in a tumour; And healing greens, leaves and grass, so springlike, In limbs that fester are not springlike. — Dannie Abse Copy Share Image
“You have a beautiful classy mind but I find you physically unattractive” — Dannie Abse Copy Share Image
Praying is another way of singing.You plant in the tree the soul of lemons.You plant in the gardens the spirit of roses. — Dannie Abse Copy Share Image
“Piano At 66 Sandringham Crescent an upright piano was being eased down a long flight of stairs by three men all wearing off-white overalls.… — Dannie Abse Copy Share Image
I hope to go into a poem sober and come out a little drunk. And if I do then that's a real poem. — Dannie Abse Copy Share Image
I know the colour rose, and it is lovely, But not when it ripens in a tumour; And healing greens, leaves and grass, so… — Dannie Abse Copy Share Image
