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“You see, I take the parts that I remember and stitch them back together to make a creature that will do what I say or love me back.”

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Richard Siken
Richard Siken

Richard Siken is an American poet born in 1967. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound emotional expression, which has won him a wide audience. more

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