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I never sought the glory: On seeking fame

December 16, 2022November 29, 2022 / Conny / 8 Comments

Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Antonio Machado's poem "I never sought the glory" is an almost Taoist contemplation of the ephemerality of fame. In this poem he states that he's never sought it out, he doesn't want it, which is a strange claim to make for a poet, isn't it?When poets write, isn't it … Continue reading I never sought the glory: On seeking fame

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