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“It was then we found ourselves too many fields away from where we'd meant to be, with regard to desire, to get there ever, even if—though this was not the case—we'd been told the way.”

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Book:Silverchest: Poems
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Silverchest: Poems

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Carl Phillips
Carl Phillips

Carl Phillips, born on July 23, 1959, is an American writer known primarily for his poetry, which also includes novels and essays. His poetry style is distinctive, often exploring personal emotions and the relationship between history and memory. more

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