“Some say an army of horsemen some an army on foot others say ships laden for war are the fairest things on earth. But I say the fairest sight on this dark earth is the face of the one you love. Nor is it hard to understand: love has humbled the hearts of the proudest queens. And I would rather see you now stepping over my threshold than any soldier greaved in gold or any iron-beaked ship.”
Quote by Alison Croggon
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Alison Croggon
Alison Croggon is an Australian poet born in 1962. Her works are known for their deep emotional expression and social commentary. Croggon's poetry collections have won numerous literary awards in Australia, and her poetry has been widely translated and recognized internationally. more
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