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Mary Jo Bang is an American poet born on October 22, 1946. Her work is known for its unique style and profound exploration of language.

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“To say you loved a person. / To say that person no longer exists. / A tragic flawed fate going on and on and on.”

Persons Grief Fate Tragic Flawed

Book:Elegy: poems

Source: Elegy: poems

“A child, then a man, now a feather / Passing through a furious fire / Called time.”

Men Children Grief Fire Passing Passings Feathers Furious Passing Through

Book:Elegy: poems

Source: Elegy: poems

“Why are you not where you belong? / A black hat on a hook says nothing. / Ashes mirror ashes / In a mirroring window.”

Black Grief Window Mirrors Hats Ashes Hook Mirroring Where You Belong Black Hats

Book:Elegy: poems

Source: Elegy: poems

“You are reduced / To the after-sorrow / That will last my lifetime. The hair-tearing / Grief of the mother / Whose child has been swept away.”

Children Has Beens Lasts Mother Grief Hair Sorrow Lifetime Swept Away

Book:Elegy: poems

Source: Elegy: poems

“The wheel begins its only if turning. / It had never stopped. / This is life's bargain that motion / Is hope.”

Ifs Grief Wheels Bargains

Book:Elegy: poems

Source: Elegy: poems

About the Author

Born: October 22, 1946
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 10

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