(January 16, 1901 – September 2, 1991 / New York City)

Poems of Laura Riding

1. In Due Form 1/13/2003
2. The Poet's Corner 1/13/2003
3. The Quids 1/13/2003
4. The Simple Line 1/13/2003
5. The World And I 1/13/2003
6. With The Face 1/13/2003
7. Yes And No 1/13/2003

The Simple Line

The secrets of the mind convene splendidly,
Though the mind is meek.
To be aware inwardly
of brain and beauty
Is dark too recognizable.
Thought looking out on thought
Makes one an eye:
Which it shall be, both decide.
One is with the mind alone,

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