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“exaggerated sunsets / splashed with rain, odd collisions / of roots, animals, seeds. / I didn't like a thing I saw, / so much effort to be strange.”

Quote by Stephen Dunn

Book:Different Hours: Poems

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Different Hours: Poems

This volume presents a diverse range of poems that delve into the complexities of human experience, offering readers a rich tapestry of imagery and emotion. more

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Stephen Dunn is an American poet born on June 24, 1939. His poetry is known for its deep social consciousness and emotional expression, and has won numerous literary awards. more

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