An Intro to Anna Akhmatova

Akhmatova's brilliance, for me, lies in how she says so much with so little. She was the consummate modern poet, writing fantastic work within a few lines. Here's a sample. What do you think? Um, again, fair use. Google these and I'll see if I can get permission.

I Don't Know If You're Alive Or Dead

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Solitude

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Folks,
It was pointed out to me that the use of the poet's work here might (I emphasize might) be copyright infringement. I think it's fair use, but for the sake of argument and to keep AW on the up and up, I'd ask that you google the title/s I've included and read the poems. Then comment here. Sorry for asking you to jump through hoops.

Those two are great, great poems. Check them out.