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Quote by Pierre Reverdy

“The lock in the heart that shatters A thread of  silk A thread of  lead A thread of  blood After these waves of  silence”

Quote by Pierre Reverdy

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Pierre Reverdy
Pierre Reverdy

Pierre Reverdy, a French poet, was born on September 13, 1889, in Paris, France, and passed away on June 17, 1960. Known for his concise, mysterious, and symbolic style of poetry, Reverdy had a profound impact on 20th-century poetry. more

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