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“In a pine tree, A few yards away from my window sill, A brilliant blue jay is springing up and down, up and down, On a branch. I laugh, as I see him abandon himself To entire delight, for he knows as well as I do That the branch will not break.”

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Book:The Branch Will Not Break
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The Branch Will Not Break

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James Wright, born on December 13, 1927, was an influential American poet known for his deep emotional expression and themes of nature. His poetry, characterized by its simplicity and profound insights into the human condition, has had a significant impact on American poetry in the late 20th century. more

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