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“Step out onto the Planet. Draw a circle a hundred feet round. Inside the circle are 300 things nobody understands, and, maybe nobody's ever really seen. How many can you find?”

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Lew Welch
Lew Welch

Lew Welch was an American poet born on August 16, 1926. His poetry is known for its unique style and profound depiction of nature. more

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