“Let me say this: please don’t try to solve all of life at once, will you? Maybe you won’t always be very young, as you say, but Christ you are going to be very young for some days to come, and weeks to come, and months to come, and certain years to come.”
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The Selected Letters of John Berryman
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John Berryman
John Berryman was an influential American poet known for his unique poetic style and profound personal experiences. His works often explore themes of self-identity, madness, and death, having a significant impact on 20th-century American poetry. more
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