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“There is something in me maybe someday to be written; now it is folded, and folded, and folded, like a note in school.”

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Sharon Olds
Sharon Olds

Sharon Olds is a renowned American contemporary poet, born on November 19, 1942. Her poetry is known for its straightforward and candid style, often exploring themes of love, family, and death through personal experiences. more

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