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Bob Kaufman, born on April 18, 1925, in Oakland, California, was a prominent American poet. His poetry is known for its unique rhythm and linguistic style, deeply influenced by postmodernism and African American culture.

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“I am not not an I, secret wick, I do nothing, light myself, burn.”

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Book:Solitudes Crowded with Loneliness

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“(So much laughter, concealed by blood and faith; Life is a saxophone played by death.) Greedy to please, we learned to cry; Hungry to live, we learned to die. The heart is a sad musician, Forever playing the blues.”

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Book:Solitudes Crowded with Loneliness

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“The Church is becoming alarmed by the number of people defecting to God.”

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Book:Solitudes Crowded with Loneliness

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Born: April 18, 1925
Died: January 12, 1986
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 12

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