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Li-Young Lee

From Blossoms

From Blossoms

A poignant and celebrated poem by Li-Young Lee.

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  • sunset strip mall
    sunset strip mallFirst to rec

    “one of the only poems i know by heart. so beautiful”

    411
  • Briar
    Briar

    “I always re-read this during peach season. Exquisite.”

    42
  • Haley James
    Haley James
    2
  • Kate George
    Kate George

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