“Poets are sitting in my kitchen. Why do these poets lie? Why do children get children and Did you hear what it said?”
Quote by Anne Sexton
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Anne Sexton
Anne Sexton was an American poet known for her confessional and autobiographical poetry. Her works delved deeply into personal pain, family relationships, and social issues, profoundly influencing 20th-century poetry. more
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