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Donald Justice, an American poet, is celebrated for his mastery of formal verse and his exploration of the human experience. His works, which often dealt with themes of loss, memory, and the passage of time, have earned him critical acclaim. Justice's poetry encourages readers to reflect on the fleeting nature of life and the power of language to express profound emotions. His legacy reminds us of the enduring power of art to capture the essence of the human condition and to provide solace and understanding in times of hardship.
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"There is no way to ease the burden. The voyage leads on from harm to harm, A land of others and of silence."

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"Men at forty Learn to close softly The doors to rooms they will not be Coming back to."

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"If he could sleep on it. He would make his bed with white sheets And disappear into the white, Like a man diving, If he could be certain That the light Would not keep him awake, The light that reaches To the bottom."

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