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It reveals unexpected systems linking private moments to the planetary scale.
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Sight Lines
Arthur Sze2019 selection · Poetry
Sight Lines
Precise, associative poems connect ordinary perception with science, landscape, time, and global ecological change.
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You enjoy contemplative nature poetry with scientific curiosity.
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