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Ani Beeler's avatar

A response from Millay herself—"Ah, drink again,/This river that is the taker-away of pain,/And the giver-back of beauty." It is my (very uninformed) opinion on occasion that Millay had the soul of the written word that Frost was searching for.

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Ani! It is my (very uninformed) opinion on you that leads me to believe you’re more informed than you’re letting on.

I will gladly speak to Millay through you all day & I look forward to connecting with your work.

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Oh this is very kind. Thank you! I am a sucker for conversations about all things 20th century poets and on right up until whoever is writing this very second. I appreciate your response :)

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Quick, your top three contemporary poets in three seconds or less:

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Times up

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Oh sorry commented on the wrong one—your turn!!

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Natasha Trethewey, Dorianne Laux, Arthur Sze

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Ooh. I just got a compilation of all of Arthur Sze's translations. I'm excited to dive in!

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Terrance Hayes, Tyehimba Jess, Louise Gluck/Dana Levin??

Willow's avatar

Beautiful 💗

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Appreciate it, Willow!

Keiichiro Iwamoto's avatar

I sense every ache and longing in her words. It’s as if she’s speaking straight into your heart.

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Thank you! Appreciate you reading

HVR's avatar

So quick and hitting. The liquor and spirit part is master word control.

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Feb 17Edited

Hawt! Always appreciate your eyes on my work & the share.

I was thinking about you yesterday, actually, I have an idea. I’m going to send you a message.

FuckOffWithLove's avatar

I am hooked. Ready for more….

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Very kind! Hope my future work lives up to these expectations 🙌

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Me too! 😉

Not Exactly Ana's avatar

Emotional poem🩷Love it

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Thank you, Ana!

Grant David Crawford, PhD's avatar

Beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing, JC!

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Thanks for reading, Grant!

Marty D. Snow's avatar

Some hearts can't handle a smooth pour... This is so true.

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Unfortunately, I know it all too well 🤣

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Thank you, Jeff!

Jen Ratcliffe ✍️🚣‍♀️'s avatar

I've never come across Edna's poetry before, thank you for sharing a little about her

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Fantastic poet and a wonderful performer of her own work! https://youtu.be/mYQkEkB_fhk?si=u-MJ3uSmgYzNfFB6

Sehar Insights's avatar

Looking forward more post like this