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“I fear the vast dimensions of eternity. I fear the gap between the platform and the train. I fear the onset of a murderous campaign. I fear the palpitations caused by too much tea. I fear the drawn pistol of a rapparee. I fear the books will not survive the acid rain. I fear the ruler and the blackboard and the cane. I fear the Jabberwock, whatever it might be. I fear the bad decisions of a referee. I fear the only recourse is to plead insane. I fear the implications of a lawyer’s fee. I fear the gremlins that have colonized my brain. I fear to read the small print of the guarantee. And what else do I fear? Let me begin again.”

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Book:Selected Poems | Ciaran Carson
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Ciaran Carson
Ciaran Carson

Ciaran Carson is a celebrated Northern Irish poet whose work is characterized by a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles. Born on October 9, 1948, Carson has made a significant impact on the literary world with his distinctive voice and perspective. more

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