I only asked my friends to be friendly and polite,

I only asked my friends to be friendly and polite,/! found them indifferent and censorious;/The one 1 left to silence, the other to reproach:/God send me over all such friends victorious.

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Stevie Smith

1902-09-20 — 1971-03-07 · Kingston upon Hull

Stevie Smith was an English poet and novelist known for her unique and eccentric voice, which combined humor, melancholy, and a peculiar social insight. Her work, often characterized by an apparent simplicity that hides deep reflections on life, death, and faith, has earned a special place in 20th-century literature.

Awards (2)

1969

Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry

Gold medal awarded by the Queen of the United Kingdom to a poet for a notable work or a life dedicated to poetry.

1966

Cholmondeley Awards

Annual award granted to British poets for works published in the UK, focusing on quality and merit, without specific categories.