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My Poems...: Selected Poetry

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Marina Tsvetaeva
Marina Tsvetaeva

Russian poet born on October 8, 1892, and died on August 31, 1941. Known for her passionate and profound poetry, she is considered one of the greatest poets in the history of Russian literature. more

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“Do you get lonely?” I meant it in the most innocent way possible, but as soon as it sneaks out, I tingle with embarrassment. But he just studies me seriously, like it’s a perfectly normal thing to ask someone you very clearly want to sleep with. “Sometimes I . . .” He hesitates. “You can tell me,” I say, almost a whisper. His jaw muscles leap. “Sometimes I just miss this. Being close to someone. Being touched. Not just sex, I mean.”