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Quote by Kathleen Raine

“Sensing us, the trees tremble in their sleep, The living leaves recoil before our fires, Baring to us war-charred and broken branches, And seeing theirs, we for our own destruction weep.”

Quote by Kathleen Raine

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Kathleen Raine was an English poet known for her surrealistic and mystical style. Her works often explore profound themes of human existence, such as death, love, and religion. Born on June 14, 1908, she passed away on July 6, 2003. more

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