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“When not deeply engaged in creative activities, or numbed by the TV, I felt empty and hungry. My heart hurt... I often felt hollow or as if I were some kind of wispy ghost, barely existing.”

Quote by Judith Wright

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Judith Wright was an Australian poet renowned for her profound insights into environmental and ecological issues. Her poetry blends personal experience with a love for the Australian landscape, influencing the development of Australian literature. more

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