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“There is a god in whom I do not believe Yet to this god my love stretches, This god whom I do not believe in is My whole life, my life and I am his. Everything that I have of pleasure and pain (Of pain, of bitter pain and men's contempt) I give this god for him to feed upon As he is my whole life and I am his. When I am dead I hope that he will eat Everything I have been and have not been And crunch and feed upon it and grow fat Eating my life all up as it is his. - God the Eater”

Quote by Stevie Smith

Book:Collected Poems
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Collected Poems

This book is a collection of poems that spans different styles and themes, showcasing the diversity of poetic expression. more

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Stevie Smith
Stevie Smith

Stevie Smith, born on September 20, 1902, and died on March 7, 1971, was a renowned British poet. Her poetry is characterized by its unique style, concise language, and often humorous and satirical elements. Smith's works have been widely appreciated by readers and are considered classics of 20th-century British literature. more

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