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Maggie Smith - Goldenrod

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Book cover for "Goldenrod: Poems" by Maggie Smith
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Pushcart Prizewinning poet Maggie Smith gained star status with her breakout bestseller “Keep Moving: Notes on Loss, Creativity and Change.”

Now with “Goldenrod,” Smith returns to her original craft with a powerful collection of poems that explore parenthood, solitude, love, and memory.

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