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“The Lord survives the rainbow of His will.”

Quote by Robert Lowell

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Robert Lowell was an influential American poet known for his complex personal life and profound poetic works. His poetry often explores themes of personal identity, history, and religion, and has had a significant impact on 20th-century American poetry. more

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