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“I think parts of my soul have been saved by my writing, not in the sense of escaping death, but escaping the death of the moment, perhaps.”

Quote by Pattiann Rogers

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Pattiann Rogers

Pattiann Rogers is an American poet born on March 23, 1940. Her poetry is known for its profound emotion and rich imagination, covering themes such as nature, history, and human experience. more

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