Abyss Quote by W. S. Merwin

“I say to my breath once again, little breath come from in front of me, go away behind me, row me quietly now, as far as you can, for I am an abyss that I am trying to cross.” quote by W. S. Merwin — Download Open image

“I say to my breath once again, little breath come from in front of me, go away behind me, row me quietly now, as far as you can, for I am an abyss that I am trying to cross.”

W. S. Merwin

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