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“ADIEU The glimmer farther away than the head The heart-skip On the slope where the air rolls its voice The spokes of the wheel the sun in the rut At the crossroads near the embankment a prayer Some words that are not heard Nearer the sky And on its steps the last square of light ("Adieu")”

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Book:The Cubist Poets in Paris: An Anthology
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The Cubist Poets in Paris: An Anthology

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Pierre Reverdy
Pierre Reverdy

Pierre Reverdy, a French poet, was born on September 13, 1889, in Paris, France, and passed away on June 17, 1960. Known for his concise, mysterious, and symbolic style of poetry, Reverdy had a profound impact on 20th-century poetry. more

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