“A poet's job is to find a name for everything: to be a fearless finder of the names of things.”
Quote by Jane Kenyon
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Jane Kenyon
Jane Kenyon was an American poet known for her straightforward and profound language, exploring themes such as love, death, nature, and faith in her works. Her poetry has won the admiration of readers for its simplicity and depth of insight. more
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