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Maggie Smith

Good Bones

Good Bones

A poignant and widely celebrated poem by Maggie Smith.

2 people recommend this

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  • The Analog Collective
    The Analog CollectiveFirst to rec

    “I don't know much about poetry, but I know this is a good one. Beautiful, sad and true.”

    1
  • Liz S C
    Liz S C

    “This poem is therapy.”

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