“In me is a little painted square Bordered by old shops, with gaudy awnings. And before the shops sit smoking, open-bloused old men, Drinking sunlight. The old men are my thoughts: And I come to them each evening, in a creaking cart, And quietly unload supplies. We fill slim pipes and chat, And inhale scents from pale flowers in the center of the square . . .”
Quotes by Maxwell Bodenheim
Maxwell BodenheimMaxwell Bodenheim was an influential American poet and novelist, celebrated for his vibrant contributions to the literary scene of the early 20th century. Initially a prominent figure in Chicago, he l...