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“I Still Have Everything You Gave Me It is dusty on the edges. It is slightly rotten. I guard it without thinking. I focus on it once a year when I shake it out in the wind. I do not ache. I would not trade.”

Quote by Naomi Shihab Nye

Book:Fuel: Poems

Work

Fuel is a collection of poems that delve into the concepts of energy and fuel, examining their various metaphors and implications in both literal and abstract senses. more

Author

Naomi Shihab Nye

Naomi Shihab Nye is an American poet born on March 12, 1952. Her work blends personal experiences with a wide range of cultural backgrounds, known for its concise and profound language style. more

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