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I don’t know about birds nor do I know the history of fire. But I believe that my solitude should have wings
Alejandra Pizarnik
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Alejandra Pizarnik
Age: 36 †
Born: 1936
Born: April 29
Died: 1972
Died: September 25
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Avellaneda
Buenos Aires
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