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“Whole strata of reality are lost to us at the speed at which we live, our ability to perceive them is lost, and maybe that’s the value of poetry, there are aspects of the world that are only visible at the frequency of certain poems.”

Quote by Garth Greenwell

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Small Rain

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Garth Greenwell

Garth Greenwell is a contemporary American writer known for his unique literary style and profound insights into Eastern European history. His works often focus on issues of personal identity, sexual orientation, and social change in the context of historical background. more

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