Light breaks where no sun shines;
Where no sea runs, the waters of the heart
Push in their tides;
And, broken ghosts with glowworms in their heads,
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His wife Caitlin thought this poem was about sexual intercourse
He may be reknowned for his famous villanelle, but I think this is the best poem that Dylan Thomas ever wrote. His early stuff was by far the best and he wrote this while still in his teens (albeit if it was halfway thru his life) . It is magical and unforgettable. Thank you Dylan! Sean
Metaphors bound to the earth. The ground shakes whenever Thomas's words are spoken.
A METAPHORIC masterpiece in true...