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“Be with me, darling, early and late. Smash glasses— I will study wry music for your sake. For should your hands drop white and empty All the toys of the world would break.”

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John Frederick Nims
John Frederick Nims

John Frederick Nims, born on November 20, 1913, was an esteemed American poet. His poetry, known for its unique style and profound themes, has had a significant impact on subsequent generations of poets. more

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