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“If it had been a heart attack, the newspapermight have used the word massive,as if a mountain range had openedinside her, but insteadit used the word suddenly, a light coming onin an empty room. The telephonefell from my shoulder, a black parrot repeatingsomething happened, something awfula sunday, dusky. If it had beenterminal, we could have cradled heras she grew smaller, wiped her mouth,said good-bye. But it was sudden,how overnight we could be orphaned& the world became a bell we'd crawl inside& the ringing all we'd eat.”

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Nick Flynn
Nick Flynn

Nick Flynn is an American writer born on January 26, 1960. His works are inspired by personal experiences and explore themes such as family, identity, and memory. Flynn's writing style is unique, with poetic language that resonates with readers. more

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