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“Before my mother's death, I sat anywhere. Now I look for the image of the empty chair near the image of the empty table. An image of me sits down. Depression is a glove over the heart. Depression is an image of a glove over the image of a heart.”

Quote by Victoria Chang

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Obit

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Victoria Chang
Victoria Chang

Victoria Chang, born in 1970, is an accomplished American poet known for her unique style and profound emotional expression. Her poetry explores themes of family, identity, memory, and culture, blending personal experiences with a wide cultural background. more

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