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Connor and Jack had so much to say about Toni Morrison's "Someone Leans Near" that it didn't all fit in one show! In this week's extra episode, they discuss the ending of the poem in depth as well as the idea of endings, especially those that subvert expectations. They also contemplate Morrison's incalculable contribution to literary life and her vibrant legacy. Check out Episode #075 for a full conversation about the poem: https://soundcloud.com/close-talking/episode-075-someone-leans-near-toni-morrison Read all five of Morrison's poems, here: believermag.com/five-poems-by-ton…lIoj0k6YSSYmj378Y Find us on Facebook at: facebook.com/closetalking 
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 Find us on Instagram: @closetalkingpoetry You can always send us an e-mail with thoughts on this or any of our previous podcasts, as well as suggestions for future shows, at closetalkingpoetry@gmail.com. Someone Leans Near By: Toni Morrison Someone leans near And sees the salt your eyes have shed. You wait, longing