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“It's morning again, little hope, and the world's drying of with fresh-laundered sunshine. Life's face is never the same though we may look at it for all eternity.”

Quote by Kolbein Falkeid

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Kolbein Falkeid
Kolbein Falkeid

Kolbein Falkeid, born in December 1933, is a renowned Icelandic poet. His poetry is known for its profound humanistic concerns and unique artistic style, which has won the appreciation of readers. more

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