Classic and Contemporary Poetry

ANGELS OF THE LOVE AFFAIR: 1. ANGEL OF FIRE AND GENITALS, by ANNE SEXTON            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: Angel of fire and genitals, do you know slime
Last Line: As the sun dies in your arms and you loosen its terrible weight
Variant Title(s): Slime
Subject(s): God; Religion; Theology