Dannie Abse

"Praying is another way of singing. You plant in the tree the soul of lemons. You plant in the gardens the spirit of roses."

"I know the colour rose, and it is lovely, But not when it ripens in a tumour."

"You sod, Leave my soul alone, leave my soul alone"

"And silence matched the silence under snow."

"Are all men in disguise except those crying?"