Richard Siken Quotes

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Richard Siken’s lines cut straight to the core of self‑definition and artistic refuge. With just two verses you get a taste of his fierce honesty. If you crave more, the Poetry and Contemporary Poets sections hold richer selections, and the LGBTQ+ Literature page offers kindred voices.

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“The Type Everyone needs a place. It shouldn't be inside of someone else. -Richard Siken If you grow up the type of woman men want to look at, you can let them look at you. But do not mistake eyes…

Sarah Kay

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From a literary standpoint, I've been loving Raymond Carver's short stories, William Carlos Williams' poems, Richard Siken's 'Crush', John Fante, and Jim Harrison's book of ghazals. I love film and photography too, so many of my songs are very image…

Greta Salpeter

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