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Quote by A. R. Ammons

“Where but in the very asshole of comedown is redemption: as where but brought low, where but in the grief of failure, loss, error do we discern the savage afflictions that turn us around: where but in the arrangements love crawls us through”

Quote by A. R. Ammons

Work

Basura y otros poemas

This book is a compilation of various poems that delve into the concept of waste and its implications, as well as other thematic elements. more

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A. R. Ammons
A. R. Ammons

A. R. Ammons was a prominent American poet recognized for his innovative use of free verse and his profound exploration of nature and the natural world. His work frequently reflected on the human experience and the interconnectedness of all things. more

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