No one can teach you to listen for what only you can hear. — W.S. Merwin
The new poet laureate of Washington state is well-caffeinated when we meet. “You’re lucky. I’m in good verbal form,” Elizabeth Austen says smiling.
Elizabeth Austen is Washington State's new poet laureate
No one can teach you to listen for what only you can hear. — W.S. Merwin
The new poet laureate of Washington state is well-caffeinated when we meet. “You’re lucky. I’m in good verbal form,” Elizabeth Austen says smiling.
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