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“I think writing a poem is like being a greyhound. Writing a novel is like being a mule. You go up one long row, then down another, and try not to look up too often to see how far you still have to go.”

Quote by Ron Rash

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Ron Rash is an American poet born in 1953. His poetry focuses on the rural life of South Carolina, characterized by a unique style and has gained popularity among readers. more

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