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Quote by Jane Kenyon

“The poet's job is to put into words those feelings we all have that are so deep, so important, and yet so difficult to name, to tell the truth in such a beautiful way, that people cannot live without it.”

Quote by Jane Kenyon

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Jane Kenyon was an American poet known for her straightforward and profound language, exploring themes such as love, death, nature, and faith in her works. Her poetry has won the admiration of readers for its simplicity and depth of insight. more

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