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Quote by W. S. Merwin

“Your absence has gone through me”

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W. S. Merwin is a renowned American poet, born on September 30, 1927. His poetry is known for its profound philosophy and unique style, which has won him a wide audience. more

“It is an unfortunate personal tragedy. However, when compared to the vast ocean of the collective tragedy faced by my people, my illness is merely a pebble. I am deeply sad that I am crippled by this illness, unable to contribute anything substantial towards the alleviation of the immense suffering and oppression of my people.”

People Suffering Sadness Ocean Tragedy Illness Oppression Collectives Immense Unfortunate Pebbles Crippled Vast Ocean Personal Tragedy

Author:Anton Balasingham

“The past is as powerless to darken the present moment as is a shadow to reach up and drag down the form that casts it.”

Moments Past Form Sadness Sad Shadow Casts Present Moment Drag Powerless

Author:Guy Finley

“Much like the hands of a clock go nowhere fast, anxious thoughts run us round-and-round without taking us anywhere!”

Hands Running Sadness Rounds Clock Anxious Anxious Thoughts

Author:Guy Finley

“The only thing worried thoughts have the power to change is what the next thing will be for you to worry over!”

Next Worry Sadness Worried Power To Change

Author:Guy Finley

“The only one interested in hearing your sad story is . . . you; and even you wish you didn't have to relive it again!”

Stories Wish Sadness Hearing Wish You Sad Story

Author:Guy Finley

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