“Are you as happy as you thought you'd be, I ask. Yes. And his smile is touchingly pleased. I thought you'd look happier, I say, but after all, when I am looking at you, you're with me!”
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Stag's Leap (Pulitzer Prize Winner): Poems
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Sharon Olds
Sharon Olds is a renowned American contemporary poet, born on November 19, 1942. Her poetry is known for its straightforward and candid style, often exploring themes of love, family, and death through personal experiences. more
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Source: Stag's Leap (Pulitzer Prize Winner): Poems