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“Night" The cold remote islands And the blue estuaries Where what breathes, breathes The restless wind of the inlets, And what drinks, drinks The incoming tide; Where shell and weed Wait upon the salt wash of the sea, And the clear nights of stars Swing their lights westward To set behind the land; Where the pulse clinging to the rocks Renews itself forever; Where, again on cloudless nights, The water reflects The firmament’s partial setting; —O remember In your narrowing dark hours That more things move Than blood in the heart.”

Quote by Louise Bogan

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The Blue Estuaries

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Louise Bogan
Louise Bogan

Louise Bogan, an American poet, was born on August 11, 1897, and died on February 4, 1970. Her poetry is known for its simplicity, depth, and emotional richness, often exploring themes of personal emotion and the human condition. more

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