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American poet, born on May 28, 1913, and died on December 4, 1989. May Swenson is known for her unique poetic style and profound emotional expression.

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Famous May Swenson Quotes

“Take earth for your own large room and the floor of earth carpeted with sunlight and hung round with silver wind for your dancing place.”

Earth Rooms Wind Dancing Rounds Silver Sunlight Hung

Book:May Swenson: Collected Poems: (Library of America #239)

Source: May Swenson: Collected Poems: (Library of America #239)

About the Author

Born: May 28, 1913
Died: December 4, 1989
Known for: Poet
Quotes: 11

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