“It is the pain of being in the world, where so much that is fair passes into death and forgetfulness. But if we are to know joy, we must embrace that pain. You cannot have one without the other." Maerad nodded, her face downcast. Sometimes, it seemed to her, the pain far outweighed the joy.”
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Alison Croggon is an Australian poet born in 1962. Her works are known for their deep emotional expression and social commentary. Croggon's poetry collections have won numerous literary awards in Australia, and her poetry has been widely translated and recognized internationally. more
“It will be tough before the light appears. Relish the dark path anyway.”
“رنگ آن بیرون نیست، وجودش قائم به ذهن ماست.”
“فكما أن إحتكاك حجرين يولد ناراً، فإن إحتكاك رأيين يولد نوراً !”
“Empathy’s drain has robbed stars from our lanterns.”
“While you are neurotypical and I am autistic, I promise we are more alike than we are different.”