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“I fear / the place I have / in the memory of others. / They remind me of things / I myself have forgot.”

Quote by Tove Ditlevsen

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Tove Ditlevsen was a Danish poet known for her profound lyrical poetry. Her works often explore themes of loneliness, love, and death, and have been beloved by readers. more

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