He is remembered for his poetry—his "Do not go gentle into that good night; Rage, rage against the dying of the light" is one of the most quoted couplets of English language verse—and for his "play for voices", Under Milk Wood.
Jest znany ze swoich poezji – jego Do not go gentle into that good night; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. jest jednym z najczęściej cytowanych angielskich dwuwierszy – oraz za jego „grę z głosami”, Under Milk Wood.