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Incarnadine: Poems

Incarnadine: Poems is a compilation of verse that delves into the complexities of human emotions and the natural world, offering readers a contemplative and introspective journey through various poetic forms. more

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Mary Szybist
Mary Szybist

Mary Szybist is a contemporary American poet known for her unique poetic style and profound emotional expression. Her work often explores themes of personal identity, the relationship between memory and history, and deep insights into life. more

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“Time passed, turning everything to ice. Under the ice, the future stirred. If you fell into it, you died. It was a time of waiting, of suspended action. I lived in the present, which was that part of the future you could see. The past floated above my head, like the sun and moon, visible but never reachable. It was a time governed by contradictions, as in I felt nothing and I was afraid.”

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