Longing, we say, because desire is full of endless distances.

Robert Hass

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Topic

Desire

Author

Robert Hass

Language

English

Time

1979 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Poet

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United States

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Hass, Robert. "Meditation at Lagunitas." Praise. Ecco Press, 1979, I. 24.

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