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poetry-magazineThings I Mean to Write AboutBy Thembe Mvulaon the ride home from the fado bar,uber driver repeats is the music okay?i glance at the man rated 4… Related Audio RelationshipsFamily & AncestorsArts & SciencesPoetry & Poets
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poetry-magazineA Glorious DayBy Yu JianA glorious day—sunlight on everythingA white rock shines in the Vermont woodsThat’s Joe Brainard’s grave… Related Audio Arts & SciencesPoetry & Poets
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poetry-magazine光辉的一天By Yu Jian光辉的一天——太阳照耀着万物有块白石在佛蒙特州的森林里发光乔·布雷纳德之墓 美国诗人1942–1994在世 俄克拉荷马的高中少年啊戴着副黑框眼镜 谁读过你的诗?青山下 湖泊安静 鸟在午睡我记得 睡莲还… Related Audio Arts & SciencesPoetry & Poets
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poetry-magazine中國時間By Maxine Hong Kingston哦,而詩人跨越永恆的距離。完美的讀者,即使千年之後,也會到來。詩歌也可藉由願望抵達千年前的讀者。 李白和杜甫,幸運的海龜, 在有生之年找到了彼此。哦,這是 中國時間和中國詩人的希望。但你不必是詩人;你…Time & BrevityArts & SciencesPoetry & PoetsJoy & Contentment
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poetry-magazineWater Thirsty for WaterBy Nasser RabahIt just so happens that I gather emptiness in my shirt pocketand run like I have things to do or I’m… Related Audio Arts & SciencesPoetry & Poets
poetry-magazineChinese TimeBy Maxine Hong KingstonOh, but Poet crosses eternal distances. Perfect reader, come though 1,000 years from now. Poem can also…Time & BrevityArts & SciencesPoetry & PoetsJoy & Contentment
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For A Lady Who Must Write VerseBy Dorothy ParkerUnto seventy years and seven, Hide your double birthright well—You, that are the brat of Heaven And …LivingLife ChoicesThe MindDoubt & ContemplationArts & SciencesPoetry & Poets