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“Poetry is not a code to be broken but a way of seeing with the eyes shut.”

Quote by Linda Pastan

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Linda Pastan is an acclaimed American poet whose introspective and emotionally charged verse has made her a prominent figure in the literary world for decades. Born on May 27, 1932, she has reflected on themes of love, loss, and the human condition in her poetry. more

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