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“I write as a way of keeping myself going. You build your life around writing, and it's what gets you through. So it's partly just curiosity to see what you can do.”

Quote by Robert Morgan

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Robert Morgan is an American poet born on October 3, 1944. His poetry is known for its profound emotion and unique style, which has won him a wide audience. more

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