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“Hope sleeps in our bones like a bear waiting for spring to rise and walk.”

Quote by Marge Piercy

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Marge Piercy is an American poet born on March 31, 1936. Her poetry extensively covers social and political issues, known for her profound social consciousness and feminist perspective. more

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