[. . .] I have come around to understand the fact that in promising
us an afterlife, we are being given a chance to take care of
unfinished business. Because who, except the greatest
of saints and the most innocent of persons,
doesn't have unfinished business? [. . .]
~ Denise Levertov
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Quoted from Emily Archer, "Conversation with Denise Levertov," Image, Issue 18, Winter 1997-1998
Denise Levertov (October 24, 1923 - December 20, 1997), British-Born Poet, Writer, Translator; Teacher; Political Activist
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