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“Every parent is at some time the father of the unreturned prodigal, with nothing to do but keep his house open to hope.”

Quote by John Ciardi

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John Ciardi
John Ciardi

John Ciardi was an American poet born on June 24, 1916, and died on March 30, 1986. Known for his clear and direct style of poetry, he had a profound impact on 20th-century American poetry. more

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