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Anne Sexton

Anne Sexton, "Courage"

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Victoria Janssen

Courage It is in the small things we see it.The child’s first step,as awesome as an earthquake.The first time you rode a bike,wallowing up the sidewalk.The first spanking when your heartwent on a journey all alone.When they called you crybabyor … Continue reading →

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Anne Sexton, "The Black Art"

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Victoria Janssen

The Black Art A woman who writes feels too much,those trances and portents!As if cycles and children and islandsweren’t enough; as if mourners and gossipsand vegetables were never enough.She thinks she can warn the stars.A writer is essentially a spy.Dear … Continue reading →

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