“I spent a long time falling toward your slender, tremulous face— a long time slipping through stars as they shattered, through sticky clouds with no confetti in them.”
Book:Incarnadine: Poems
Quote by Mary Szybist
Work
Incarnadine: Poems
Incarnadine: Poems is a compilation of verse that delves into the complexities of human emotions and the natural world, offering readers a contemplative and introspective journey through various poetic forms. more
Author
Mary Szybist
Mary Szybist is a contemporary American poet known for her unique poetic style and profound emotional expression. Her work often explores themes of personal identity, the relationship between memory and history, and deep insights into life. more
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