“They are not wisdom or freedom or history. They are not what’s lost. They are nothing but wild geese. I can hear them everywhere, wings pushing down metaphor.”
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The Trees Witness Everything
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Victoria Chang
Victoria Chang, born in 1970, is an accomplished American poet known for her unique style and profound emotional expression. Her poetry explores themes of family, identity, memory, and culture, blending personal experiences with a wide cultural background. more
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