“And it all seems to have meaning, even the broken machinery, The abandoned oil wells, the rowboat sunk in the ice of winter... Is this waste, this debris a necessary part of our energy?”
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Straw for the Fire: From the Notebooks of Theodore Roethke
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Theodore Roethke
Theodore Roethke was an American poet known for his deep emotions and rich imagination. His poetry often explores themes of human emotion and the natural world, enjoying great popularity among readers. more
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