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“Maybe lurking in my unconscious was the idea that when someone's collected poems are published it means that the poet is dead. I found myself looking at my work as if I were at my own funeral.”

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Ron Padgett
Ron Padgett

Ron Padgett is an American poet born on June 17, 1942. His work is known for its concise language and profound emotional depth, having a significant impact on contemporary poetry. more

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