“The century was well along when I came in and now that it's ending, I realize it won't be long. But couldn't it all have been a little nicer, as my mother'd say. Did it have to kill everything in sight, Did right always have to be so wrong?”
Quote by Robert Creeley
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Selected Poems of Robert Creeley, 1945–2005
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Robert Creeley
Robert Creeley, born on May 21, 1926, was an influential American poet known for his minimalist style and free verse. His poetry, characterized by its simplicity and directness, has had a profound impact on modern poetry. more
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