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Burton L. Carlson
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Writing Poetry (Remembering Emily and Robert)

Writing poetry is a kind of suicide

Death is the question

that determines if someone’s out there,

someone who cares
and also
knows how to listen.

Listening is what makes the difference.

Poetry & ArtSuzi PeelJanuary 9, 2015
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WISDOM: Questions and Suggestions

WisdomSuzi PeelJanuary 1, 2018
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