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“Maybe if I could slip into Sylvia's mind, sort out the spices in her rack, alphabetize them and dust them off. Maybe then I'd understand how it's the little things that pull you under.”

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Kelli Russell Agodon
Kelli Russell Agodon

Kelli Russell Agodon is an American poet born in 1969. Her poetry is celebrated for its unique style and profound emotional expression. Agodon's works often explore themes of personal experience, nature, and the human condition. more

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