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"The waves never die. In May, they look like reason. They are not violent. By August, all hope is gone, even stars are arrested."

"Have you ever been so afraid of desire, you wished for yourself to die first?"

"History is dead. Apricots grieve their old shape. A dry flower can’t reverse. Some call this dying. Those of us who live in it know it is closer to love."

"My face is now gone. Instead, I have a hawk’s face. None of the poets notice"

"When the mothers leave, what are we supposed to do? I have rented light, but all that’s left is a search light shining in the wrong country."