Philip Larkin Poems on Night (11 Poems)
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In this dream that dogs me I am partOf a silent crowd walking under a wall,Leaving a football match, perhaps, or a pit,All moving the same way. After a whileA second wall closes on our right,Pressing us tighter. We are … Continue reading
Night Music (Philip Larkin Poems)
At one the wind rose, And with it the noise Of the black poplars. Long since had the living By a thin twine Been led into their dreams Where lanterns shine Under a still veil Of falling streams; Long since had the dead Become untroubled In the light soil. There were … Continue reading
Whatever Happened? (Philip Larkin Poem)
At once whatever happened starts receding. Panting, and back on board, we line the rail With trousers ripped, light wallets, and lips bleeding. Yes, gone, thank God! Remembering each detail We toss for half the night, but find next day … Continue reading
Night-Music (Philip Larkin Poem)
At one the wind rose, And with it the noise Of the black poplars. Long since had the living By a thin twine Been led into their dreams Where lanterns shine Under a still veil Of falling streams; Long since … Continue reading
How Distant (Philip Larkin Poem)
How distant, the departure of young men Down valleys, or watching The green shore past the salt-white cordage Rising and falling. Cattlemen, or carpenters, or keen Simply to get away From married villages before morning, Melodeons play On tiny decks … Continue reading
Far Out (Philip Larkin Poem)
Beyond the dark cartoons Are darker spaces where Small cloudy nests of stars Seem to float on air. These have no proper names: Men out alone at night Never look up at them For guidance or delight, For such evasive … Continue reading
Träumerei (Philip Larkin Poem)
In this dream that dogs me I am part Of a silent crowd walking under a wall, Leaving a football match, perhaps, or a pit, All moving the same way. After a while A second wall closes on our right, … Continue reading
Wedding Wind (Philip Larkin Poem)
The wind blew all my wedding-day, And my wedding-night was the night of the high wind; And a stable door was banging, again and again, That he must go and shut it, leaving me Stupid in candlelight, hearing rain, Seeing … Continue reading
The Old Fools (Philip Larkin Poem)
What do they think has happened, the old fools, To make them like this? Do they somehow suppose It’s more grown-up when your mouth hangs open and drools, And you keep on pissing yourself, and can’t remember Who called this … Continue reading
Why Did I Dream Of You Last Night? (Philip Larkin Poem)
Why did I dream of you last night? Now morning is pushing back hair with grey light Memories strike home, like slaps in the face; Raised on elbow, I stare at the pale fog beyond the window. So many things … Continue reading
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