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I hear the singing of the lives of women. They clear mystery, the offering, and pride.

Muriel Rukeyser

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Muriel Rukeyser
Age: 66 †
Born: 1913
Born: December 15
Died: 1980
Died: February 12
Author
Poet
Screenwriter
Writer
New York City
New York
Clear
Lives
Women
Offering
Singing
Pride
Mystery
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