“All night you waited for morning, all morning for afternoon, all afternoon for night; and still the longing sings. Oh, paper bird with folded wings.”
Book:In the Next Galaxy
Quote by Ruth Stone
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In the Next Galaxy
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Ruth Stone
Ruth Stone was a renowned American poet, born on June 8, 1915, and passed away on November 19, 2011. Her poetry is known for its simplicity, directness, and profound emotional expression. more
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