Poem by Louise Glück

Confession

To say I'm without fear--
It wouldn't be true.
I'm afraid of sickness, humiliation.
Like anyone, I have my dreams.
But I've learned to hide them,
To protect myself
From fulfillment: all happiness
Attracts the Fates' anger.
They are sisters, savages--
In the end they have
No emotion but envy.

1. The Myth of Innocence
2. The White Lilies
3. The Fear of Burial
4. A Myth of Devotion
5. Horse

Henry Bukowski Confession ("waiting for death")

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