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“I want to read poems at the white house and then like any house reading we will all clean up together. We will clean up the mess we have made together. All that rubble and all those ashes. These are my conditions.”

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Joshua Clover

Joshua Clover is an American poet born on December 30, 1962. His works are known for their profound political and social commentary, often exploring culture, history, and popular culture. more

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