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“I like to think of the senses as having a volume control in the brain. The volume turns up on all the other senses when you lose one.”

Quote by David Mason

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David Mason (born December 11, 1954) is an American poet, writer, and scholar best known for his narrative poem 'Ludwig's Song.' He served as the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2010 to 2011 and taught at Colorado College. Mason's work often explores history, nature, and personal memory, blending traditional and modern elements. more

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