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“I wrapped myself in leaden sheets And sank deep into my own infernal ocean”

Quote by Dorothea Lasky

Book:Rome: Poems

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Dorothea Lasky is an American poet born on March 27, 1978. Her poetry is known for its unique style and profound exploration of themes such as personal identity, religious faith, and gender issues. Lasky's work has gained widespread recognition in the literary world and has won multiple awards. more

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“You are the kind of thing who takes from me And never gives anything away And when you call to me with your synchronicity I can't help but run to you You my horrible star I can't help but run to you when you call for me”

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“Why? Because a demon is after me And he she it has been Since the day I was born”

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“[F]or just one second, look at your life and see how perfect it is. Stop looking for the next secret door that is going to lead you to your real life. Stop waiting. This is it: there's nothing else. It's here, and you'd better decide to enjoy it or you're going to be miserable wherever you go, for the rest of your life, forever.”

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“But there is there to carry us past it”

Poetry Rome Dorothea Lasky

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“He has a box of things that are separate and strange I think when he looks this way and that That he is making a play for me I think in so many ways he does it all for me”

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“With them, it is all horrible Like anything could happen”

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“I have disillusionment of all o'clocks”

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