"But with exquisite breathing you smile, with satisfaction of love, And I touch you again as you tick in the silence and settle in sleep."

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Thematic Reflection

This quotation examines the core nature of Dreams as articulated by Karl Shapiro. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Dreams provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

About Karl Shapiro

Karl Jay Shapiro was an American poet. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1945 for his collection V-Letter and Other Poems. He was appointed the fifth Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1946.

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