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Ted Kooser's "After Years"

The Daily Poem

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Exploring Ted Kooser's Poem 'After Years'

Delve into the themes of distance, loss, and melancholy in Ted Kooser's poem 'After Years', analyzing the imagery of a glacier sliding into the sea, an ancient oak falling, an old woman scattering corn, and a star exploding. Contemplate the potential meanings of the verses, reflecting on themes of lost love and estrangement.

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