Marge Piercy
/Overview
Marge Piercy born Detroit, MI March 31, 1936. Antiwar poet. Member of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). Opposed wars in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Quotations
Loving feels lonely in a violent world,
irrelevant to people burning like last year's weed
with bellies distended, with fish throats agape
and flesh melting down to glue.
We can no longer shut out the screaming. . .
(“Community”, 1969)
In your name, we have invaded
come with planes, tanks and artillery
into a country and wonder why
they do not like us
be proud
(“In Your Name”, 2004; photo Am. Poetry Review)