“it makes me shiver like a dead soldier returning his empty clothes to his bride but she's married someone else”
Book:Falling Awake
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Falling Awake
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Alice Oswald
Alice Oswald is a renowned British contemporary poet, born in 1966. Her poetry focuses on natural landscapes and delves into the relationship between humans and nature. Oswald's work is characterized by its unique style and concise language, which has won her a wide audience. more
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