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“Grief is the price we pay for being close to one another. If we want to avoid our grief, we simply avoid each other.”

Quote by Thomas Lynch

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Thomas Lynch
Thomas Lynch

Thomas Lynch is an American poet born in 1948. He is recognized as a significant voice in contemporary American poetry, known for his profound and introspective poetic style. Lynch's work often explores themes of life, death, and identity, drawing from his Irish-American heritage and American cultural experiences. As a poet, he has contributed meaningfully to the development of contemporary American poetry. more

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