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“Just keep playing, mastering as you do the step Into disorder this one meant. Don't you see It's all we can do? Meanwhile, great fires Arise, as of haystacks aflame. The dial has been set And that's ominous, but all your graciousness in living Conspires with it, now that this is our home: A place to be from, and have people ask about.”

Quote by John Ashbery

Work

A Wave: Poems

This poetry collection delves into the imagery and metaphor of waves, offering readers a contemplative journey through the rhythms and dynamics of life's experiences. more

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John Ashbery
John Ashbery

John Ashbery is an influential American poet born on July 28, 1927. Known for his innovative poetry style and rich imagination, his work has had a profound impact on postmodern poetry. more

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