“why don't they lift their weight and see what's flattened underneath it?”
Book:Falling Awake
Quote by Alice Oswald
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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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