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Louise Erdrich

Advice to Myself

Advice to Myself

A poem by Louise Erdrich exploring themes of neglect, authenticity, and the acceptance of chaos.

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    “I don’t know if it’s my favorite poem, but I think about it ALL THE TIME (all the time!)”

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