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from Light: “I always thought reality”
I always thought reality
was something you became
when you grew up.
In the square stands Fata Morgana
looking tired, shouting
Morning paper—morning paper.
Source: Poetry (May 2009).
Poems by Inger Christensen
Poem Categorization
SUBJECT Living, Youth, Growing Old, Time & Brevity, Social Commentaries, Cities & Urban Life
Poetic Terms Free Verse
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