Forgetfulness - A poem by Hart Crane

Hart Crane - Forgetfulness

Forgetfulness is like a song 
That, freed from beat and measure, wanders. 
Forgetfulness is like a bird whose wings are reconciled, 
Outspread and motionless, -- 
A bird that coasts the wind unwearyingly. 

Forgetfulness is rain at night, 
Or an old house in a forest, -- or a child. 
Forgetfulness is white, -- white as a blasted tree, 
And it may stun the sybil into prophecy, 
Or bury the Gods. 

I can remember much forgetfulness.

Added: on March 27th, 2006 at 5:52 PM | Viewed: 4930 times | Comments and analysis of Forgetfulness by Hart Crane Comments (4)

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Poet: Hart Crane (Hart Crane Art) Poem: Forgetfulness Poem of the Day: Jan 12 2007 Comment 4 of 4, added on February 19th, 2007 at 5:35 PM. I have a presentation about Hart Crane but I am not from English speaking country so it is really hard form me to understand his poems. I would be happy if anyone tries to help me with analyzing one of his poem. I need it very quickly. If you are able to help me, please, let me know on my e-mail address. Thanks Lenka from Slovakia Republic Comment 3 of 4, added on January 12th, 2007 at 7:54 AM. what a stunning little poem. I love Hart Crane but I've never read this before so I'm glad it was up as poem of the day. He speaks about how white can stun the sybil out of silence_ that is so what it takes. The white of the clouds and fresh paper, blank screen. I do wish the poems showed about the comments so we could be reading them as we make the comments. A most inspiring poem. Thanks. ea Comment 2 of 4, added on March 27th, 2006 at 5:52 PM. The "white Blsted tree" is a tree that was destroyed or deformed in some way and a sybil is a woman who is also a psychic. She is mostly in Greek Mythology. She can tell the future or depict past events. Jessica from United States More Comments >> Are you looking for more information on this poem? Perhaps you are trying to analyze it? The poem, Forgetfulness, has received 4 comments. Click here to read them, and perhaps post a comment of your own. Of course you can also always discuss poems by Hart Crane with others on the American Poems poetry forum!

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Poet: Hart Crane Poem: Forgetfulness Last read: Nov 30 2009, 8:32PM Poem of the Day: Jan 12 2007 Viewed 4930 times. Added on March 27th, 2006 at 5:52 PM.

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