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“If I am flesh sunning on rock if I am brain burning in fluorescent light if I am dream like a wire with fire throbbing along it if I am death to man I have to know it”

Quote by Adrienne Rich

Book:Diving Into the Wreck

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Diving Into the Wreck

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Adrienne Rich was an American poet known for her profound poetry and feminist perspective. Her works explored themes such as gender, politics, and social justice, having a profound impact on contemporary poetry. more

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