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The pain of love is the pain of being alive. It is a perpetual wound.

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The pain of love is the pain of being alive. It is a perpetual wound.

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About Maureen Duffy

Maureen Patricia Duffy (born 21 October 1933) is an English poet, playwright, novelist and non-fiction author. Long an activist covering such issues as gay rights and animal rights, she campaigns especially on behalf of authors. She has received the Benson Medal for her lifelong writings.